Outpatient surgery at Yellowstone Surgery Center is the safe, quality alternative to hospital based surgery specifically designed to be comfortable and convenient. The high level of care provided within the  relaxed unconventional surrounding makes your experience safe and less stressful.

Pre-Surgery Instructions | Our Location | Payment Options

Pre-Surgery Instructions

You can help us ensure your safety during your upcoming surgery by carefully following these instructions:

If you are having general anesthesia or any sedatives, Yellowstone Surgery Center requires that you have someone available to drive you home. Anesthesia and sedatives will leave you drowsy and may dull your senses for a period of time, even after your stay in the recovery room. We don't want you to be a hazard to yourself or other motorists, so please arrange for transportation home before you arrive at Yellowstone Surgery Center.

Please wear loose, comfortable clothing. Do not wear any jewelry or contact lenses. Do not drink any alcoholic beverages for 24 hours before your surgery, and do not eat or drink anything for eight hours prior to surgery. Food and fluids produce chemical reactions in the body which may interfere with the monitoring of your procedure, or with the procedure itself. Even a snack can result in the rescheduling of your surgery.

Taking medications of any kind can also pose problems. For example, aspirin thins the blood which can present an unnecessary risk in surgery. Depending on your procedure, you may be asked to stop taking aspirin for up to 10 days prior to surgery. We also need to know about any vitamin or herbal supplements that you may be taking. One of our registered nurses will contact you two days prior to your appointment. If you are taking any medications, please have a list of them available when she calls.

More detailed instructions will be given by the R.N. during the pre-operative phone call.

If you have any questions, please call Yellowstone Surgery Center at
(406) 237-5900 between 8am and 5pm Monday through Friday.

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Our Location
Yellowstone Surgery Center is located at 1144 North 28th Street in Billings, Montana. To see a map of our location, click here. (Abobe Acrobat Reader is required) Our mailing address is P.O. Box 31715, Billings, MT 59107

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Payment options
Yellowstone Surgery Center provides the highest quality care at the lowest possible cost.

Your bill from Yellowstone Surgery Center will include charges for the use of the operating room, recovery room, nursing staff, certain laboratory tests and supplies for surgery and anesthesia. Your surgeon, and when applicable, your radiologist, anesthesiologist and pathologist will bill you separately for their services.

Yellowstone Surgery Center is approved by Medicare and Medicaid. In addition, we accept most health plans. Please be aware, some types of surgical procedures, such as cosmetic and dental, may not be fully covered by insurance. Please bring your insurance information with you. Our staff is available to answer questions and to help you with your payment arrangements prior to your surgery.

Yellowstone Surgery Center accepts Mastercard, Visa, American Express and Discover as well as cash or checks. Patients not fully covered by their insurance plans should make financial arrangements before the day of surgery.

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