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Kidney Stone Disintegration - Lithotripsy

Procedure Overview

This is a procedure that uses shock waves to break up stones in the urinary tract. The small pieces are then passed out of the body in the urine. This care bundle includes a visit with a surgeon before and after the procedure.

How Are These Numbers Calculated?

The cost information on this website is estimated and is based on roughly 67.6 million claims from a set of insurers and their reported negotiated rates with providers. These estimates are trended to and considered valid through July 1, 2019 based upon claims paid between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2017.

Cost Overview

National Average

$ 10,934

Florida State Average

11,789

Our prices are estimates based on an average and may not be your actual costs. Your costs may be higher or lower for a number of reasons, including insurance deductibles, how sick you are, or other factors.

Cost Breakdowns

Our estimated cost information is not a guarantee of payment or benefits. Your actual costs may be higher or lower than the estimate.

Kidney Stone Disintegration - Lithotripsy

This procedure includes the following steps and procedures. Costs are broken out by step.

STEP 1
Office Visit with Specialist for Evaluation

A visit with a specialist for a detailed evaluation and treatment of your urinary tract symptoms

NATIONAL

$ 181

State ()

NA

STEP 2
Lithotripsy

A procedure that uses shock waves to break up large stones in the urinary tract so they can pass out of the body in the urine

NATIONAL

$ 10,518

State ()

NA

STEP 3
Office Visit with Specialist for Evaluation

A doctor checkup after your procedure

NATIONAL

$ 235

State ()

NA

TOTAL

NATIONAL

$ 10,934

State ()

What to Expect

Before you see your health care provider, learn more about this procedure, treatment or test. Remember that individual treatment plans and patient experiences may vary. This information is provided to help you understand what may happen during your visit or treatment.

About this Procedure

To get ready for the procedure, you will put on a hospital gown and lie on an exam table on top of a soft, water-filled cushion.

You will be given medicine for pain or to help you relax before the procedure starts. You will also be given antibiotics. When you have the procedure, you may be given general anesthesia for the procedure. You will be asleep and pain-free. High-energy shock waves, also called sound waves, will pass through your body until they hit the kidney stones. If you are awake, You may feel a tapping feeling when this starts. The waves break the stones into tiny pieces. The lithotripsy procedure should take about 45 minutes to 1 hour. A tube may be placed through your bladder or back into your kidney. This tube will drain urine from your kidney until all the small pieces of stone pass out of your body. This may be done before or after your lithotripsy treatment.

How to Prepare

Sometimes there are things you can do that may positively affect your outcome. Here are some examples. Be sure to follow any instructions given to you by your provider.

On the Day of the Procedure

What to Ask

To get the best quality of care, be informed! Don’t be afraid to ask for a clearer explanation or to ask questions. Consider these topics when talking with your provider.

Questions to Ask Your Provider

  • If I had a kidney stone removed, can I get another one?
  • How much water and liquids should I drink every day?
  • How do I know if I'm drinking enough? Is it okay to drink coffee, tea, or soft drinks?
  • What foods can I eat? What foods should I avoid?
  • Is it okay to take extra vitamins or minerals? How about herbal remedies?
  • What are the signs that I may have an infection?
  • Could I have a kidney stone and not have any symptoms?
  • Can I take medicines to keep kidney stones from coming back?
  • What surgeries can be done to treat my kidney stones?
  • What tests can be done to find out why I get kidney stones?
  • When should I call the doctor?

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