For Facilities

Simple Referral. Minimal Disruption.

A straightforward process designed around your facility's workflow.

Identify the Need

Typically determined by a Physician, SLP, or Nurse based on clinical observation.

Obtain Physician Order

Order should read "FEES procedure for Dysphagia" (CPT 92612, 92526).

Submit Referral

We Coordinate the Evaluation

We confirm scheduling and provide any forms your facility needs.

Facility Referral & Evaluation Prep Checklist

Following these steps ensures a smooth evaluation experience for your patients and staff.

Easy Referral Process

Identify the Need — Typically determined by a Physician, SLP, or Nurse based on clinical observation or patient complaint.
Obtain a Physician's Order — The order should read: “FEES procedure for Dysphagia” (CPT codes 92612 and 92526).
Obtain Consent — Obtain patient or patient representative consent for the FEES procedure prior to the evaluation.
Billing Authorization — If the patient has Managed Care or Private Insurance, obtain prior authorization from your Facility's Business Office before scheduling.
Submit a Referral — Contact us online, call or email to initiate the referral. We'll confirm scheduling and provide any forms needed.

Preparing for Our Arrival

Physician Order — Ensure order is available for review.
Patient Positioning — Position the patient as they would normally be during meals (wheelchair, bed, chair) for the most realistic results.
PO Trial Resources Ready — Please have available: ice chips, mildly-thick liquid, moderately-thick liquid, thin liquid, purée (applesauce, pudding), mixed texture (canned fruit), and regular texture (cracker or cookie).
Facility Representative Available — A staff member (SLP or Nurse) should be on hand to observe and collaborate during the evaluation.

Facility Preparation Guide

A printable one-page checklist to help your staff prepare for Bayside’s visit.

Download Facility Preparation Guide (PDF)

Day-of Evaluation

What Happens When Bayside Arrives?

Bayside works efficiently and collaboratively with your team, keeping patients comfortable throughout the process.

Arrival & Setup

Bayside arrives with all necessary equipment and conducts a thorough review of the patient's medical chart before the evaluation begins.

Patient Consultation & Prep

We discuss the FEES procedure with the patient and complete any additional patient preparation work needed to ensure comfort and accuracy.

FEES Evaluation

The endoscopist passes the endoscope transnasally and guides your facility's representative through the PO presentations. Both the patient and facility representative may observe the video in real time.

Compensatory Strategies & Positioning

During the FEES, we assess compensatory strategies and positioning techniques to determine the safest and most appropriate diet for your patient.

Detailed Diagnostic Report

Bayside will then review the video and complete a detailed diagnostic report, including PO recommendations, strategies, therapy suggestions, and potential referral recommendations. An invoice for billed services will follow.

Results Debrief & Care Planning

We will discuss results with an appropriate facility representative and collaborate with your SLP on treatment planning.