SurgeryPlus is a supplemental benefit at NO ADDITIONAL COST that offers higher-quality, a great experience and lower costs for non-emergent surgical procedures. SurgeryPlus has Located the Nation’s Top-Quality Surgeons SurgeryPlus has already located and rigorously screened the area’s top-quality surgeons for the best possible care. Our highly qualified surgeons chose to be part of the SurgeryPlus network for a number of reasons, including quick and easy claims payments, no denials, direct referrals of surgery-ready patients and the opportunity to participate in an elite network setting them apart from other under-performing surgeons. Other Network Board Certification Optional Mandatory Specialty Training Requirements Optional Mandatory Procedure Volume Requirements State Sanctions Check Medical Malpractice Claims Review Criminal Background Checks CMS Quality Requirements (Hospital Only) Monthly Network Monitoring You Can Save Money Cherokee County will waive your coinsurance and deductible when you use SurgeryPlus, reducing financial burden. Care Advocates Manage the Entire Process A dedicated Care Advocate will manage the entire procedure process for you, including locating a surgeon, scheduling appointments, transferring medical records and arranging all logistics. You’ll work with the same Care Advocate throughout the entire process so they’ll know all the details of your case and ensure your top-satisfaction. Hundreds of Procedures are Covered Hundreds of procedures are covered. Below is a list of the main categories; however, call SurgeryPlus to inquire about a specific procedure and a Care Advocate will assist you with your needs and questions. • Spine • Orthopedic • Cardiac • Ear, Nose & Throat • General Surgery • Pain Management • Genitourinary You Do Not Need to Enroll in SurgeryPlus If you are covered under Cherokee County’s medical plan, you have been automatically enrolled in this extra benefit at no additional cost. If you are planning a procedure, call SurgeryPlus as you could save thousands of dollars. To learn more about SurgeryPlus, call (855) 715-1683 SurgeryPlus covers hundreds of planned surgeries including, but not limited to: Spine Ear, Nose & Throat Fusions Septoplasty Disk Repair/Replacement Sinuplasty Laminectomy Eustachian Tubes Laminotomy General Surgery Cardiac Gallbladder Removal Cardiac Valve Surgery Hernia Repair Cardiac Defibrillator Thyroidectomy Implant Genitourinary Hysterectomy Bladder Repair GI Colonoscopy Orthopedic Endoscopy Knee Replacement Hip Replacement Shoulder Replacement Pain Management Ankle/Wrist/Elbow Replacement Cervical Epidural Arthroscopy Lumbar Epidural Steroid Rotator Cuff Repair Stellate Ganglion Block Tendon Repair Carpal Tunnel Bunionectomy Not all covered procedures are listed. If you don’t see a procedure listed, speak to a Care Advocate at (855) 715-1683.