Pre-Admit for OB/GYN Patients

Pre-Registration

For non-emergency admissions, you'll find that things go quickest and easiest if you pre-register. Singing River Health System now offers on-line pre-registration from the privacy and comfort of your home.  Click here to learn more, and begin your Pre-Registration. If you do not wish to pre-register on-line, you may contact our pre-registration office at 228-809-2310 and a member of our staff will be happy to assist you.  If the line is busy, please leave your name and phone number and your call will be promptly returned.

Necessary Information

The following information must be provided in order to complete your pre-registration:

• The patient’s full name, address and telephone number; 

• The date the patient is to be admitted;
• The admitting doctor’s name;
• The admitting diagnosis/why the patient is being admitted;
• The social security number of the patient and the person that will be responsible for the hospital bill;
• Complete insurance information, including name of insurance company, policy number, group number, name of employer associated with the insurance plan;
• The telephone number of a relative or friend to be contacted in case of an emergency; and,
• The pre-certification number giving approval for treatment from the patient’s insurance carrier if pre-certification is required.  If pre-certification is required and has not been obtained, the staff will work with your physician to ensure that a pre-certification number has been received by the date of the patient’s procedure.

IMPORTANT:  The patient may be subject to a penalty by the insurance company if pre-certification is not obtained for a non-emergency admission.

Patient Handbook

For more information on your time at the hospital, please read over the Singing River Hospital Patient Handbook or the Ocean Springs Hosptial Patient Handbook.

Patient Rooms

Room assignments will be made at the time you are admitted. All patient rooms are private and include cable television and direct-dial telephones.

Questions?

Please contact the Admissions office at 228-809-2310 and someone will be happy to contact you.

What To Bring To The Hospital

• You will need only a minimum of personal items, such as bathrobe, bedroom slippers, sleeping apparel and toiletries. Maternity patients should also bring an outfit for baby's trip home in a car seat.

• Please bring your insurance card(s) and drivers license for photographic identification.

• Be sure to bring your doctor's written orders admitting you to the hospital, as well as a list of any medications you are currently taking for your doctor to review.