Patient Info
Full legal name, date of birth, medical record number, and contact — used to match orders, insurance, and pre-op clearance accurately and avoid misidentification.
A consistent form reduces miscommunication, speeds case turnover, and centralizes clinical and administrative details for perioperative teams. It supports claim-ready documentation, enables faster authorization checks, and—when paired with proper access controls—helps meet HIPAA requirements and preserves an auditable record of who approved or signed each step.
Typical users touch or receive this form during pre-op coordination, scheduling, and intraoperative handoffs.
Distribution and signature permissions vary by facility policy; the next sections explain fields, signatures, and retention rules.
The attending surgeon signs to confirm the procedure, surgeon-of-record responsibilities, and any operative limitations. Their signature documents clinical intent and establishes authorization for intraoperative decisions; institutions generally require the attending surgeon or an authorized designee to approve scheduling and clinical directives.
An authorized hospital administrator, surgical services manager, or designee may sign administrative sections for room allocation, billing authorizations, and resource commitments. Their signature binds the facility to staffing and supply arrangements but does not replace required clinical signatures.
Full legal name, date of birth, medical record number, and contact — used to match orders, insurance, and pre-op clearance accurately and avoid misidentification.
Procedure name, CPT/ICD codes, estimated duration, urgency level, and laterality so scheduling, billing, and clinical teams share a single definitive description.
Requested pavilion/OR, preferred date and start time, backup windows, and scheduling priority to assist coordinators in sequencing and resource allocation.
Implants, special instruments, blood products, imaging needs, and equipment notes that materials management and sterile processing must receive before the case.
Payer name, authorization numbers, and relevant account codes required for verification, preauthorization, and correct charge capture.
Designated signature blocks (surgeon, anesthesia, scheduler, admin) and an audit log to capture timestamps, signer identity, and any witnessed or notarized attestations.
| Authentication Method | Use email + SMS code or stronger MFA for sensitive fields. |
|---|---|
| Field Validation Rules | Require MRN format, CPT code length, and MM/DD/YYYY date entries. |
| Signer Routing Order | Define sequential or parallel routing for clinical and admin signers. |
| Attachments Allowed | Permit lab results, authorizations, and imaging attachments as PDFs. |
| Retention Policy | Set automatic archival to the EMR and secure offsite storage. |
Ensure the e-submission platform supports secure authentication, audit logging, and integration with your EMR and document archive.
Verify platform-level controls (TLS/AES encryption, access logs, role-based permissions) and confirm any required business associate agreement for HIPAA-covered workflows.
Submit authorizations at least 72 hours prior to surgery.
Complete verification 48–72 hours before the procedure.
Order implants 5–7 business days before scheduled date.
Instruct patients to arrive 90–120 minutes pre-op for same-day procedures.
Notify anesthesia and OR teams 24 hours in advance for staffing.
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Implemented a standardized pavilion form to centralize scheduling and documentation
Used integrated workflows to connect scheduling forms to billing systems