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Psoriasis

Procedure Overview

This is a chronic condition typically characterized by skin that is red, thick, and covered with patchy areas that are silver or white in color. This care bundle includes 2 visits with a primary care physician or dermatologist to evaluate your psoriasis.

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

$ 154

Florida State Average

146

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.

Psoriasis

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

STEP 1
Office Visit

Two visits with a primary care physician to evaluate your psoriasis and determine the best course of treatment

NATIONAL

$ 154

State ()

NA

TOTAL

NATIONAL

$ 154

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

Your doctor or nurse can very often diagnose this condition by looking at your skin. Sometimes, a skin biopsy is done to rule out other possible conditions. If you have joint pain, your doctor may order x-rays.

  • Erythrodermic -- The skin redness is very intense and covers a large area.
  • Guttate -- Small, pink-red spots appear on the skin.
  • Inverse -- Skin redness and irritation occurs in the armpits, groin, and in between overlapping skin.
  • Plaque -- Thick, red patches of skin are covered by flaky, silver-white scales. This is the most common type of psoriasis.
  • Pustular -- White blisters are surrounded by red, irritated skin.
  • Skin lotions, ointments, creams, and shampoos. These are called topical treatments.
  • Pills or injections that affect the body's immune response, not just the skin. These are called systemic, or body-wide, treatments.
  • Phototherapy, which uses light to treat psoriasis.

There are five main types of psoriasis: Three treatment options are available:

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

  • What are my treatment options? What can I do to ease the discomfort?
  • What are the pros and cons of each?
  • How can I prevent a flare up in the future?

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