Endoscopy & Colonoscopy


515-222-7600


Find MercyOne Endoscopy information by location below as well as forms, FAQ and video instructions.

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Locations:

MercyOne Des Moines Endoscopy 

Your endoscopy or colonoscopy procedure has been scheduled at MercyOne Des Moines Endoscopy at 1111 6th Ave., West Building, Level 2, Des Moines, IA.

You may receive a phone call prior to your procedure for pre-registration and to review your health history. If you do receive a call, feel free to ask any questions you may have about your upcoming procedure and recovery. When you arrive for your appointment please remember to bring:

  • Insurance card(s)
  • Photo ID
  • Complete list of all medications you are currently taking. This includes nonprescription medication such as ibuprofen.

DO NOT bring any valuables or jewelry to your appointment.

When you arrive for your appointment, please park in the West Parking Ramp and use the West Entrance. Valet parking is available at the West Entrance Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

IMPORTANT

When you check in, you MUST have someone with you who can drive you home after your procedure. This person should also plan to be responsible for your care following your procedure. You WILL NOT be allowed to drive home after your procedure and you WILL NOT be able to take a taxi instead of having a driver unless you are accompanied by another adult. Your procedure may be delayed or cancelled if you arrive alone.

If you have any questions about prescription medications prescribed for your procedure, please call MercyOne Gastroenterology Clinic at 515-222-7600.

We at MercyOne are committed to providing a safe and caring environment for all of our patients. After your visit, please feel free to offer any suggestions on improving care and patient safety by contacting MercyOne Endoscopy at 515-247-3071.

Female patients between the ages of menarche and menopause will be required to provide a urine specimen for a urine pregnancy test at the time of admission.

MercyOne Clive Endoscopy

Your endoscopy or colonoscopy procedure has been scheduled at MercyOne Clive Endoscopy at 1601 NW 114th St., Ste. 244, Clive, IA.

You may receive a phone call prior to your procedure for pre-registration and to review your health history. If you do receive a call, feel free to ask any questions you may have about your upcoming procedure and recovery. When you arrive for your appointment please remember to bring:

  • Insurance card(s)
  • Photo ID
  • Complete list of all medication you are currently taking. This includes nonprescription medication such as ibuprofen.

DO NOT bring any valuables or jewelry to your appointment.

When you arrive for your appointment please note the parking arrangements below depending on your check-in time:

  • Before 7 a.m. – Park in the east parking lot and use the east entrance.
  • After 7 a.m. – Feel free to park where space is available and use any entrance.
  • 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Valet parking is available for your convenience during these hours.

IMPORTANT

When you check in, you MUST have someone with you who can drive you home after your procedure. This person should also plan to be responsible for your care following your procedure. You WILL NOT be allowed to drive home after your procedure and you WILL NOT be able to take a taxi instead of having a driver unless you are accompanied by another adult.

If you have any questions about prescription medications prescribed for your procedure, please call Mercy Gastroenterology Clinic at 515-222-7600.

We at MercyOne Clive are committed to providing a safe and caring environment for all of our patients. After your visit, please feel free to offer any suggestions
on improving care and patient safety by contacting MercyOne Clive Endoscopy at 515-222-7888.

Female patients between the ages of menarche and menopause will be required to provide a urine specimen for a urine pregnancy test at the time of admission.

Provider Based Statement

Dear MercyOne Clive and MercyOne Endoscopy Patients:

The Endoscopy suite at MercyOne Clive and at MercyOne Ankeny are provider based departments. This means it is associated with MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center and is considered, for insurance purposes, to be an outpatient hospital department. Depending on your insurance coverage, your insurance provider may treat your MercyOne Endoscopy visit differently, i.e. copay vs. a coinsurance, than those provided in a doctor's office.

As such, you will receive two (2) separate bills for your visit. Depending upon you insurance benefits you will have a liability (copay, deductible, and coinsurance) from MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center for the facility charges and a separate bill for the physician portion. Facility charges for procedures at MercyOne Clive and Ankeny Endoscopy are typically between $3,400 and $5,000 depending on the actual services provided.

The portion of that amount that you are responsible for will vary depending upon your insurance benefits and the services provided. This does not include the financial responsibility you may have for the physician's bill.

If you have questions regarding the amount you will be billed under your current insurance plan, please contact your health insurance provider. If you have questions about your MercyOne Clive or Ankeny Endoscopy bill, please contact MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center patient accounts department at 515-247-4199.

Endoscopy - Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do if I am nauseated or begin vomiting while taking the prep solution?

Make sure you drink the solution slowly. If you continue to experience these symptoms, please call 515-222-7600 for additional instructions. If you are calling after regular business hours, your call will be forwarded to the on-call provider.

What do I do if my stool is still brown after finishing my prep solution?

Immediately drink one, 10 oz. bottle of magnesium citrate (over-the-counter) during a 15-minute period.

Will I be asleep for my procedure?

Unless you are specifically scheduled for general sedation, you will receive conscious sedation. This means you will be given a gentle sedative and pain medication through an IV to help you relax and keep you comfortable throughout the procedure. You may be aware but drowsy for part of your procedure, but in many cases, patients do sleep during the entire process.

How long does the procedure take?

A routine colonoscopy may take anywhere from 15 minutes to more than one hour. Plan to be at the procedure location for at least two hours to allow for check-in, procedure preparations and recovery.

When can I start eating following my procedure?

You may eat once you are fully awake following your procedure.

When can I resume work/normal activity?

Following your procedure, you may be drowsy. Therefore, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery. You should be able to return to work and resume all normal activities the day after the procedure.

What will happen with any findings?

You will be given your preliminary results immediately following the procedure. If polyps are removed or biopsies are taken, they will be sent for analysis and results will be communicated to you either by phone or by mail.

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