Pre-Admission

If you have questions about the pre-admission and/or pre-registration process, call 601-968-1393,
toll free1-888-598-8294, or e-mail admit@mbhs.org.

You've recently been told by your doctor that you require an inpatient or outpatient hospital procedure or surgery as part of your treatment.

Baptist provides a simple pre-admission program that can help reduce any anxiety you may be experiencing and make everything as smooth as possible on the day of the procedure.

Step 1: Call 968-1400 to schedule a pre-admission session.

Depending on what procedure your doctor has ordered, you may require advance testing such as EKGs, chest x-rays and lab work. When you call 968-1400, Baptist professionals will set up an appointment with the staff in Pre-Admissions to complete all necessary paperwork and tests you may need.

You may wish to call before you leave your doctor's office. In many cases, you will be able to get a pre-admission appointment immediately.

Pre-admission appointments are available Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Step 2: Come to Baptist for your pre-admission session.

When you arrive for your pre-admission session, you will meet with the pre-admissions clerk, who can help you complete all the necessary paperwork for your procedure. You may also submit your paperwork online before your arrival. If you choose to complete paperwork online, you will only have to provide a copy of your insurance cards and sign authorization forms when you meet with the clerk in person. :: Click here to complete an online pre-registration form.

After completing necessary forms, you will then meet with a nurse to review your medical history and complete any necessary tests. The entire process takes approximately one hour.

When you come, be sure to bring:

• an accurate list of all medications you are currently taking
• list of any known foods and/or drugs to which you are allergic
• your insurance card(s)
• any papers given to you by your doctor
• a photo ID for positive identification

During your pre-admission session, we encourage you to ask our staff any questions you might have concerning your upcoming treatment. Knowing what to expect can greatly reduce any anxiety you may be feeling. If you are having surgery, you may click here to download our Surgical Guidelines.

Step 3: Report directly to Same Day Surgery at the time of your procedure.

When you arrive for your procedure, please park in the parking garage, then report directly to the Same Day Surgery area located on the second floor of Baptist Medical Center, or to another location as otherwise directed by your preadmission nurse.

Thank you for choosing Baptist Medical Center
Knowing that all the paper work has been done and that you'll be admitted quickly and effortlessly will help you to relax as your surgery or procedure date nears. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, you will receive the peace of mind that comes from knowing you're always in excellent hands at Baptist Medical Center.