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Kidney Stone

Procedure Overview

This is a hard, solid mass that forms in the urinary tract and often resembles a small pebble.

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

$ 188

Florida State Average

286

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

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

STEP 1
Office Visit

A visit with a primary care physician to evaluate your kidney pain and determine the best course of treatment

NATIONAL

$ 81

State ()

NA

STEP 2
X-ray Abdomen

An image of the structures in your upper abdomen made using a small dose of radiation

NATIONAL

$ 107

State ()

NA

TOTAL

NATIONAL

$ 188

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

The health care provider will perform a physical exam. The belly area (abdomen) or back might feel sore.

  • Blood tests to check calcium, phosphorus, uric acid, and electrolyte levels
  • Kidney function tests
  • Urinalysis to see crystals and look for red blood cells in urine
  • Examination of the stone to determine the type
  • Abdominal CT scan
  • Abdominal/kidney MRI
  • Abdominal x-rays
  • Intravenous pyelogram (IVP)
  • Kidney ultrasound
  • Retrograde pyelogram
  • Allopurinol (for uric acid stones)
  • Antibiotics (for struvite stones)
  • Diuretics
  • Phosphate solutions
  • Sodium bicarbonate or sodium citrate
  • Water pills (thiazide diuretics

Tests that may be done include: Stones or a blockage can be seen on: Kidney stones that are small usually pass through your system on their own. For some types of stones, your doctor may prescribe medicine to prevent stones from forming or help break down and remove the material that is causing the stone. These medicines can include:

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

  • Drinking extra water and other liquids
  • Eating more of some foods and cutting back on other foods
  • You may be asked to try to catch your kidney stone. You can do this by collecting all of your urine and straining it. Your health care provider will tell you how to do this.
  • Drinking a lot of fluid is important for treating and preventing all types of kidney stones. Staying hydrated (having enough fluid in your body) will keep your urine diluted, which makes it harder for stones to form.

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? 
  • 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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