Patient Info
New to CDMS? Here's what to expect from referral to recovery, what to bring, and how billing works.
What to expect
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Referral & intake
Most patients arrive with a referral and, for Mohs surgery, a biopsy-confirmed diagnosis. Our intake team will collect your insurance information and medical history before your first visit.
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Consultation
Your surgeon or pain specialist reviews your diagnosis or imaging, explains your options, and answers questions before anything is scheduled.
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Day of your procedure
Plan to spend several hours with us, particularly for Mohs surgery, where waiting for margins to be read is part of the process. Arrange for a ride home if you're receiving sedation.
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Recovery & follow-up
You'll leave with written wound care or recovery instructions and a follow-up appointment if one is needed.
What to bring
Documentation
Photo ID, insurance card, your referral, and any pathology reports or imaging related to your visit.
Medication list
A current list of medications and supplements, including dosages — some may need to be paused before your procedure.
A ride home
If your procedure involves sedation, you'll need someone to drive you home afterward.
Insurance & billing
[LIST OF ACCEPTED INSURANCE PLANS — add before launch]
If you have questions about coverage or costs before your visit, contact our billing office and we'll help you understand what to expect.
Forms
[NEW PATIENT FORMS — link PDF downloads here before launch]
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a referral?
- Most patients arrive with a referral from their dermatologist or physician. If you haven't been evaluated yet, we can also see you directly for a consultation.
- Will I be awake during my procedure?
- Most procedures, including Mohs surgery, are performed under local anesthesia, so you're awake and comfortable throughout. Some plastic surgery and pain procedures use minimal sedation.
- How long does a Mohs procedure take?
- Plan to spend several hours on-site. Because margins are read in our own lab rather than sent out, most cases still finish in a single visit.
- Can someone come with me?
- Yes — a family member or friend is welcome to wait with you, though typically only the patient is permitted in the procedure room itself.
- What insurance do you accept?
- See our insurance & billing section above, or contact us directly with your plan details.
Still have questions?
Our team can walk you through what to expect for your specific procedure.