ment and reduction in
voiding symptoms.
Patient satisfaction after
the lift procedure is very
high because the approach
is not as invasive as TURP
and doesn't negatively impact the ability to achieve erections or ejacu-
late.
The lift has two assigned APC codes: 5375 and 5376. The unad-
justed facility reimbursement amount for the first 3 implants placed
is approximately $3,117; reimbursement climbs to $6,505 for up to
six implants. The implants cost about $950 each. Placing four there-
fore eats into about half of the reimbursement, but overall the lift is
a reasonably profitable procedure based on the number of implants
used.
I can complete three lifts in the amount of time it takes to do two
TURPs. Realistically, I can perform 60 to 100 lifts per year. Being able
to perform more cases adds to the procedure's profit potential.
There's also no global follow-up period on the lift procedure, com-
pared with a 90-day global period for TURP.
Some younger men who have been avoiding TURP due to interest
in preserving their sexual function are more likely to schedule a lift
procedure. Patients seek me out because they're looking for an alter-
native to TURP, and many of my satisfied patients refer friends and
family to me.
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Patients recover quickly
and return to normal life
activities in three to five days.
Dr. Grier (dgrier@soundurology.com) is a surgeon in private practice with Sound
Urological Associates in Edmond, Wash.