Gallbladder removal surgery, or cholecystectomy, is often an answer for patients suffering from chronic, painful gallstones. It can also be a treatment option for other gallbladder conditions such as inflammation and bile issues. Most gallbladder surgeries are performed laparoscopically, through a series of small incisions in the abdomen. However, some are performed using traditional, or […]
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What is the cost of an ankle replacement surgery?
Medical procedures can be costly, whether you have health insurance or not. For people with high deductible health plans or no health plan at all, the cost of an ankle replacement surgery can be prohibitively high. Below, learn more about the national average price of ankle replacement surgery and how to find a fair cost […]
What can affect the cost of an MRI?
The average cost of an MRI in the United States is $1,325, though prices can range from $375 to $2,850. One factor that can greatly affect the cost of an MRI is whether it is covered by your insurance. MRIs are generally covered by your health insurance if a deductible has been met, but patients […]
What is the cost of lithotripsy in the U.S.?
The average cost of lithotripsy in the United States is $12,800, though prices can range from $7,250 to $16,450. One factor that can greatly affect the cost of your lithotripsy is whether you have the procedure performed in an inpatient facility, like a hospital, or an outpatient surgery center. Outpatient centers are just as safe […]
How much does a colonoscopy cost?
The average cost of a colonoscopy in the United States is $2,750, though prices can range from $1,250 to $4,800. One factor that can greatly affect the cost of a colonoscopy is whether you have the procedure performed in an inpatient facility, like a hospital, or an outpatient surgery center. Outpatient centers are just as […]
What is the cost of an endoscopy?
The average cost of an endoscopy in the United States is $2,750, though prices can range from $1,250 to $4,800. One factor that can greatly affect the cost of an endoscopy is whether you have the procedure performed in an inpatient facility, like a hospital, or an outpatient surgery center. Outpatient centers are just as […]
How much does hernia repair surgery cost?
Depending on the type of hernia surgery you get — open or laparoscopic — where you have your surgery done, and whether you have health insurance, the cost of your hernia repair could range from $3,900 to $12,500. Below, learn more about the factors that affect the cost of open hernia repair surgery and laparoscopic […]
How much does gallbladder removal surgery cost?
The average cost of gallbladder removal surgery in the United States is $15,250, though prices can range from $6,250 to $18,750. One factor that can greatly affect the cost of gallbladder removal surgery is whether you have the procedure performed in an inpatient facility, like a hospital, or an outpatient surgery center. Outpatient centers are […]
Patient Assist: your partner in affordable care
According to a survey by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), in 2017, more than 28 million Americans didn’t have health insurance. In 2018 and beyond, this number is expected to skyrocket, since there’s no longer a healthcare mandate requiring insurance coverage. Many people choose not to carry health insurance because they can’t afford the […]
Is the quality of healthcare affected by the cost?
If a medical procedure costs more at Facility A than it does at Facility B, that means the quality of healthcare is better, right? Not exactly. It’s a good question, though. Many people are unclear about the relationship between the cost and quality of healthcare in the United States — experts included. One of the […]