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Cardiac - Stress Echocardiography

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This referral requires charity care.

Senior Clinician

Place an order for the referral in Epic.Inform patient that the test will occur at Guggenheim Pavilion, 1st floor, and will take 3-4 hours.No caffeine 24h prior to test and nothing to eat or drink except water 4 hours before test. No smoking several hours before test. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing.Send patient to ACT for help in scheduling this test.Before clinic ends, communicate the necessity and urgency of the referral to the TS.

Teaching Senior

Include the necessity and urgency of the referral in the weekly referrals@mssm.edu email.Please notify the cardiology TS of the new referral.Ensure that the order was entered correctly in Epic.

Access to Care Team

Ask patient about his/her upcoming availability for test scheduling.This referral requires charity care. If patient lacks active charity care, work with the patient to initiate the application process.Contact Emerging Referrals Manager to schedule stress test.

Ambulatory Referrals Manager: Greeshma Rajeev-Kumar

Cost

A patient with charity care level 1 usually will be asked to pay $10. For additional cost information, contact the Emerging Referrals Manager.

Wait Time

Wait time for stress tests done under the study will vary depending on patient availability.

Wait time will vary depending on how long it takes to complete the charity care process. Stress tests can usually be scheduled within 1-3 weeks.

Contact Information

Cardiology Imaging (855) 674-3278

Patient Financial Services: First floor, 17 East 102nd street (CAM) 212-824-7280

Ambulatory Referrals Manager: Greeshma Rajeev-Kumar

EHHOP Cardiology TS: Robert Arao