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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. OSM M A R C H 2 0 2 0 • O U T PA T I E N T S U R G E R Y. N E T • 1 0 5 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.

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