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Procedure | Price Range | |
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Rechargeable Neurostimulator Implantation Cost Average | $26,000 - $71,400 | Free Quote |
Non-Rechargeable Neurostimulator Implantation Cost Average | $17,000 - $46,600 | Free Quote |
Trial Neurostimulator Implantation Cost Average | $5,400 - $14,800 | Free Quote |
Facility | City | Type |
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Bryn Mawr Hospital | Bryn Mawr | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint Luke's Quakertown Hospital | Quakertown | Acute Care Hospital |
Christiana Care Health Services, Cchs Short Procedure Unit | Wilmington | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Pennsylvania Hospital | Philadelphia | Acute Care Hospital |
Virtua Memorial Hospital Burlington County | Mount Holly | Acute Care Hospital |
Albert Einstein Medical Center | Philadelphia | Acute Care Hospital |
Kensington Hospital | Philadelphia | Acute Care Hospital |
Graduate Hospital | Philadelphia | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint Francis Hospital | Wilmington | Acute Care Hospital |
Wills Surgery Center of Bucks County | Warminster | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Deborah Heart and Lung Center | Browns Mills | Acute Care Hospital |
The Chester County Hospital | West Chester | Acute Care Hospital |
Mercy Suburban Hospital | Norristown | Acute Care Hospital |
Millennium Surgical Center | Cherry Hill | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Surgery Center of Pennsylvania | Havertown | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Surgical Center of South Jersey | Mount Laurel | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Crozer-chester Medical Center | Upland | Acute Care Hospital |
Holy Redeemer Hospital and Medical Center | Meadowbrook | Acute Care Hospital |
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia | Acute Care Hospital |
The Surgery Center at Brinton Lake | Glen Mills | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Riddle Memorial Hospital | Media | Acute Care Hospital |
Christiana Hospital | Newark | Acute Care Hospital |
Blue Bell Surgery Center | Blue Bell | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Fellowship Spine Surgical Center | Mount Laurel | Ortho Surgery Center |
Abington Surgical Center | Willow Grove | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Surgical Center of Burlington County | Willingboro | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Saint Joseph's Hospital | Philadelphia | Acute Care Hospital |
Northeastern Hospital | Philadelphia | Acute Care Hospital |
Springfield Ambulatory Surgery Center | Flourtown | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Lower Bucks Hospital | Bristol | Acute Care Hospital |
Surgery Ctr of the Main Line | Wayne | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Pottstown Surgical Center | Pottstown | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Roxborough Memorial Hospital | Philadelphia | Acute Care Hospital |
Summit Surgical Center | Voorhees | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Hahnemann University Hospital | Philadelphia | Acute Care Hospital |
Turks Head Surgery Center | West Chester | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Memorial Ambulatory Surgery Center | Mount Holly | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Jennersville Regional Hospital | West Grove | Acute Care Hospital |
Red Lion Surgicenter | Philadelphia | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Cooper University Hospital | Camden | Acute Care Hospital |
Burlington Novacare | Burlington | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Paoli Hospital | Paoli | Acute Care Hospital |
South Jersey Surgical Center | Mount Laurel | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Doylestown Surgery Center | Warrington | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Limestone Ambulatory Surgery Center | Wilmington | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Delmar Surgical Center | Elkton | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Surgery Center of Chery Hill | Cherry Hill | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Kennedy Surgical Center | Sewell | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Summit Ambulatory Surgical Center | Elkton | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
South Jersey Healthcare Elmer Hospital | Elmer | Acute Care Hospital |
Temple University Hospital | Philadelphia | Acute Care Hospital |
Paoli Surgery Center | Paoli | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
The Surgery Center of Chester County | Exton | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Holy Redeemer Ambulatory Surgery Center | Huntingdon Valley | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Leonard Dzubow Ambulatory Surgical Center | Media | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital | Darby | Acute Care Hospital |
Valley Forge Medical Center and Hospital | Norristown | Acute Care Hospital |
Surgery Center at Pennsylvania Hospital | Phila | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Trevose Specialty Care Surgical Center | Fort Washington | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Street Road Surgery Center | Trevose | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Nazareth Hospital | Philadelphia | Acute Care Hospital |
Chestnut Hill Hospital | Philadelphia | Acute Care Hospital |
Union Hospital | Elkton | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint Mary Medical Center | Langhorne | Acute Care Hospital |
Abington Memorial Hospital | Abington | Acute Care Hospital |
Q Corp Surgery Center | Exton | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center | Philadelphia | Acute Care Hospital |
The Sally Balin Ambulatory Surgical Center | Media | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Underwood-memorial Hospital | Woodbury | Acute Care Hospital |
St Joseph's Hospital - Short Procedure Unit | Philadelphia | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Delaware Outpatient Center for Surgery | Newark | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Montgomery Hospital Medical Center | Norristown | Acute Care Hospital |
Doylestown Hospital | Doylestown | Acute Care Hospital |
Central Montgomery Medical Center | Lansdale | Acute Care Hospital |
Delaware County Memorial Hospital | Drexel Hill | Acute Care Hospital |
Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center | Camden | Acute Care Hospital |
Huntingdon Valley Surgery Center | Huntingdon Valley | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Jeanes Hospital | Philadelphia | Acute Care Hospital |
Lourdes Medical Center of Burlington County | Willingboro | Acute Care Hospital |
Center for Advanced Surgical Arts | Wilmington | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Cancer Treatment Centers of America at Eastern Reg | Philadelphia | Acute Care Hospital |
Frandford Hospital Frankford SPU | Philadelphia | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Pottstown Memorial Medical Center | Pottstown | Acute Care Hospital |
Virtua West Jersey Hospital Voorhees | Voorhees | Acute Care Hospital |
Methodist Hospital | Philadelphia | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Upper Bay Surgery Center | Elkton | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Delaware Valley Orthopedic and Spine Surgicenter | Bala Cynwyd | Ortho Surgery Center |
Wills Eye | Philadelphia | Acute Care Hospital |
Barix Clinics of Pennsylvania | Langhorne | Acute Care Hospital |
Grand View Hospital | Sellersville | Acute Care Hospital |
Philadelphia Surgi Center | Philadelphia | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Brandywine Hospital | Coatesville | Acute Care Hospital |
Wills Surgery Center In Wilmington | Wilmington | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Mercy Philadelphia Hospital Short Procedure Unit | Philadelphia | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital | Philadelphia | Acute Care Hospital |
Ridley Crossings Surgical Center | Crum Lynne | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Best Impression Surgical Center | Norristown | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Eagleville Hospital | Eagleville | Acute Care Hospital |
Main Line Spine Surgery Center | King Of Prussia | Ortho Surgery Center |
Centennial Surgery Center | Voorhees | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Vantage Surgery Center | Medford | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
The Surgery Center of Salem County | Salem | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Glasgow Ambulatory Surgery Center | Newark | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Phoenixville Hospital | Phoenixville | Acute Care Hospital |
Lifecare Hospitals of Chester County | West Chester | Acute Care Hospital |
Voorhees Surgery Center | Voorhees | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Frankford Hospitals - Torresdale Campus | Philadelphia | Acute Care Hospital |
Lankenau Hospital | Wynnewood | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint Agnes Continuing Care Center | Philadelphia | Acute Care Hospital |
Main Line Surgery Center | Bala Cynwyd | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Montgomery Surgery Center | Lansdale | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Fox Chase Cancer Center | Philadelphia | Acute Care Hospital |
Wills Surgery Center of the Northeast | Philadelphia | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
The Memorial Hospital of Salem County | Salem | Acute Care Hospital |
Kennedy Memorial Hospitals - University Medical Center | Cherry Hill | Acute Care Hospital |
Parkway Surgery Center | Philadelphia | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Spinal Cord Stimulator Implantation Cost and Procedure Introduction
Spinal cord stimulator (SCS) implantation is a procedure in which a small electrical device is placed under the skin near the spine. This procedure is recommended for patients with chronic pain after more conservative measures — medication, physical therapy, surgeries, injections — have failed to provide adequate relief. Spinal cord stimulators are used to deliver electrical pulses to the spinal cord to mask pain signals before they reach the brain. Spinal cord stimulator implantations are performed at a hospital by a neurosurgeon who specializes in pain management. It is usually a two-stage procedure: There is a trial stimulator that will determine if the SCS will work for the type of pain you’re experiencing and where to place the stimulator. Most patients return home the same day as the procedure or the next morning. Recovery times vary, depending on how quickly your body heals and your pain level, but you should be able to return to normal activities within six weeks.
Patient Preparation for Spinal Cord Stimulator Implantation
A physical examination will be performed along with blood tests, chest X-rays and EKGs. It is particularly important to inform the physician of all medications or vitamins taken regularly or if you are pregnant (or think you might be pregnant). Also, let your doctor know if you have heart, lung or other medical conditions that may need special attention, and, finally, if you have a history of bleeding disorders or if you are taking any anticoagulant (blood-thinning) medications, aspirin, or other medications that affect blood clotting. You will be given instructions in advance that will outline what you should and should not do in preparation for the surgery; be sure to read and follow those instructions. You will be asked to fast for eight hours before the procedure, generally after midnight. You will need to make arrangements for transportation after the surgery is complete. If you are given a prescription for pain medication, have it filled prior to surgery.
What to Expect During and After Spinal Cord Stimulator Implantation
There are two stages to the spinal cord stimulator implantation. The first stage is an outpatient procedure using local anesthetic. Using an X-ray to view the area, the surgeon will insert a hollow needle into the space between the bone and spinal cord. The trial lead is then inserted and placed near specific nerves. The wires will be attached to a generator worn on a belt. You’ll go home and monitor your pain level, following all instructions from your doctor. After three to seven days, you’ll return to your doctor to discuss next steps. If it was successful, you’ll move on to stage two. If the trial was unsuccessful, the doctor will remove the trial leads. Stage two is when the permanent stimulator is implanted. After arriving at the hospital, you’ll have a brief physical exam and you will be given a local anesthetic and sedative. The electrode leads are inserted with the aid of an X-ray. Then a small incision is made over the vertebra. A small portion of the bony arch is removed to make room for the leads, which are attached to the epidural space above the spinal cord. After testing the placement and pain level, the surgeon will run the lead wire under the skin to a generator which will be placed under the skin of the buttock. The surgeon will close the incision using stitches or steri-strips.
After surgery, you will be taken to the recovery room for observation. Once your blood pressure, pulse, and breathing are stable and you are alert, you will most often be discharged to your home. Before being discharged, you will be given instructions about care for your incision, limits on activities and what you should do to aid your recovery. If you notice any of the following, call the number the hospital gave you: Fever, excessive sweating, difficulty urinating, redness, bleeding or worsening pain.
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