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Charges for our Operating Room services generally depend on the complexity of the particular operation. There is an initial charge as well as a per minute charge while the operation is being performed. There are six levels of complexity, with level 6 being the most complex.
Complexity
Level |
Initial
(Setup) |
Per
Minute |
| 1 |
$952 |
$20 |
| 2 |
$1,705 |
$28 |
| 3 |
$1,968 |
$38 |
| 4 |
$2,630 |
$41 |
| 5 |
$3,261 |
$41 |
| 6 |
$4,045 |
$43 |
Cardiac Surgery charges depend on if a heart pump is used.
|
Initial
(Setup) |
Per
Minute |
| Class 3 without pump |
$1,935 |
$18 |
| Class 4 without pump |
$2,400 |
$26 |
| Class 5 without pump |
$3,603 |
$28 |
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| Class 3 with pump |
$2,336 |
$22 |
| Class 4 with pump |
$2,800 |
$26 |
| Class 5 with pump |
$4,006 |
$28 |
In addition, there is an anesthesia charge for any operating room procedure:
| Level 1 - Anesthesia Charge |
$176 |
| Level 2 - Anesthesia Charge |
$365 |
| Level 3 - Anesthesia Charge |
$552 |
| Level 4 - Anesthesia Charge |
$911 |
There are other charges that are billed for the operating room that do not follow the patterns outlined above.
| Lithotripsy/1 Side |
$10,911 |
| Lithotripsy/Both Sides |
$16,279 |
The above listed fees do not include the fees for drugs, appliances or supplies used as required for a particular surgery. Surgeon and Anesthesiologist professional fees are billed by the physician.
Date Updated: 01-FEB-2008 | |
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