This condition involves the enlargement of the prostate, a male reproductive gland that surrounds the urethra.
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.
$ 119
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This procedure includes the following steps and procedures. Costs are broken out by step.
A visit with a primary care physician to evaluate your urinary symptoms and determine the best course of treatment.
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$ 81
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Labwork ordered by your primary care physician
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$ 38
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$ 119
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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.
Your doctor will ask you questions about your medical history and do a digital rectal exam to feel the prostate gland. Other tests you may have include:
You may be asked to fill out a form to rate how bad your symptoms are and how much they affect your daily life. Your doctor can use this score to judge if your condition is getting worse over time.
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.
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.
Here are some other procedures and tests that may relate to your condition, or could serve as alternative options to explore with your provider. Remember that individual treatment plans and patient experiences may vary.
This procedure involves the removal of a sample of prostate tissue to check for the presence of abnormal, or cancerous, cells. This care bundle includes an office visit before and after the surgical procedure.
This surgery involves removing part or all of the prostate gland using a thin, lighted tube with a camera on the end. This care bundle includes 3 visits with a specialist, 1 before the surgery and 2 after.
This test measures the blood level of an enzyme released by the prostate gland.
This is an office visit with a doctor who specializes in evaluating and treating conditions of the urinary tract and male reproductive system.