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If you are late, your procedure may be cancelled or rescheduled for a later time. Please allow extra time to find parking and appointment location.  \nPlease do not bring children that cannot be left unattended.  \nSanta Clara Medical Center  \nImaging Services  \n700 Lawrence Expressway, Department 104  \nSanta Clara, CA 95051-5173  \nAppointment instructions  \nTo avoid rescheduling of your appointment please follow the preparation instructions below.  \n• Empty bladder one (1) hour before appointment.  \n• One hour prior to appointment, drink four (4) glasses of water (8 ounces each) .  \n• Take all your regular medications  \n• Eating is permitted.  \nPelvic ultrasound examination  \nA pelvic ultrasound is a test that uses reflected sound waves to produce a picture of the lower abdominal (pelvic) organs and other structures inside the pelvis. It does not use x-rays or other types of radiation.  \nA pelvic ultrasound is a two-part exam. The first exam is performed with a full bladder. The second part of the exam is performed with an empty bladder.  \nAn ultrasound exam takes anywhere from ten minutes to an hour, and the way it is done depends on the part of the body that is being scanned.  \n© 2012, The Permanente Medical Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Santa Clara Health Education. Department of Imaging Services. RL 7.9  \nCALL US BEFORE YOUR PROCEDURE.  \nYOU MAY BE ASKED TO MAKE A PAYMENT ON THE  \nDAY OF YOUR ULTRASOUND PROCEDURE.  \nYour health and peace of mind are important to us. To help ensure that you’ll be properly prepared for your scheduled procedure, please give us a call.  \nDepending on your health plan, you may be asked to make a payment or deposit when you check in on the day of your procedure.  \nIf you have a deductible plan  \nIf you have a deductible plan, you may be asked to pay a deposit toward the full amount of the charges for your visit. The deposit for an ultrasound exam is $60. After your visit, you will receive a bill for the remainder of the balance, based on the procedure performed and specific benefits of your plan. To find out what the full amount will be, visit us at [kp.org/memberestimates](kp.org/memberestimates) or call 1-800-390-3507, weekdays [from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m](from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m). , and select option 2.  \nIf you do not have a deductible plan  \nIf you do not have a deductible plan and have questions about your benefits or want to know your payment amount for your procedure, visit us at [kp.org/eligibilityandbenefits](kp.org/eligibilityandbenefits or call)[ or call](kp.org/eligibilityandbenefits or call) our Member Service Call Center at 1-800-464-4000 or 1-800-777-1370 (TTY for the deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired), weekdays [from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m](from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m). and weekends [from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m](from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m).  \nMaking your payment  \nYou may pay by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover Card), personal check, or cash, or you may use your ATM/debit card.  \nIf you need fnancial assistance  \nKaiser Permanente offers fnancial assistance.  \nIf you are concerned about your ability to pay your cost share or deductible deposit, or if you do not have health insurance, our Medical Financial Assistance and Discount Payment Program may be able to help. For more information or to obtain an application, log on to our Web site at [kp.org/mfa](kp.org/mfa). You may also call toll free at 1-866-399-7696, weekdays [from 8 a.m. to](from 8 a.m. to) noon and 1 to 5 p.m., or you may speak with one of our local Kaiser Permanente fnancial counselors.  \n[kp.org](kp.org)   \nMember and Marketing Communications 5549-01013-01-r02","cbCainaubLSeVbAR","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCainaubLSeVbAR","pdf",205204,"English","# Appointment\n## Arrival and cancellation\n## Appointment instructions\n# Pelvic ultrasound examination\n## What the test is\n## Full vs. empty bladder\n## Duration\n# Payment and financial assistance\n## Deductible vs. non-deductible plans\n## Making your payment\n## Financial assistance programs","[{\"question\":\"How early should I arrive for my pelvic ultrasound appointment?\",\"answer\":\"Arrive at least 15 to 30 minutes before your scheduled procedure time to allow extra time for parking and finding the appointment location.\"},{\"question\":\"What bladder preparation is required before the exam?\",\"answer\":\"Empty your bladder one hour before the appointment. 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