“A six-centimeter pelvic mass with a risk of torsion is an urgent medical condition,” Dr.

Ramirez said.

“I don’t care what your husband tells a billing clerk over the phone.

This surgery is happening tomorrow morning.”

“The front desk said the intake suite needs a deposit by noon,” I said.

Dr.

Ramirez shook her head once, her expression firm.

“I filed a clinical necessity override form ten minutes ago,” Dr.