Undescended testicle repair
Alternative names:
cryptorchidism repair; inguinal orchidopexy; orchidopexy; orchiopexy; repair of undescended testicle
Risks:
Risks for any anesthesia are: Risks for any surgery are: Costs:
The cost of any surgery varies significantly between surgeons, medical facilities, and regions of the country.
Surgery charges can be separated into five parts: 1) the surgeon's fee, 2) the anesthesiologist's fee, 3) the hospital charges, which includes nursing care and the operating room, 4) the medications, and 5) additional charges.
1. Surgeon's fee: averages $700 to $1,500
2. Anesthesiologist's fee: averages $350 to $400 per hour
3. Hospital charges: basic rate averages $1,500 to $1,800 per day (more for the intensive care unit (ICU) or private rooms)
4. Medication charges: $200 to $400
5. Additional charges: assisting surgeon, treatment of complications, diagnostic procedures (such as blood or X-ray exams), medical supplies, or equipment use.
Insurance coverage for surgery expenses depends on many factors and should be explored for each individual instance.
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