Here are 10 benchmarks on costs for outpatient anterior cervical discectomies and fusion and cervical disc arthroplasty from Richard Wohns, MD, a neurosurgeon, Founder and President of South Sound Neurosurgery in Puyallup, Wash.
This table shows the cost savings of outpatient cervical disc arthroplasty.
Dr. Wohns has published the article "Safety and Cost Effectiveness of Outpatient Cervical Disc Arthroplasty," which you can find here:
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This table shows the cost savings of outpatient cervical disc arthroplasty.
| Outpatient Charge | Single Level ACDF | Cervical Arthroplasties |
| Facility | $28,365 | $15,757 |
| Implants | $1,800 | $5,618 |
| Total Billed Charges | $30,165 | $21,375 |
| Ave. Insurance Payment | $11,065 | $10,423 |
| Ave. Patient's Co-Pay | $1,122 | $267 |
Dr. Wohns has published the article "Safety and Cost Effectiveness of Outpatient Cervical Disc Arthroplasty," which you can find here:
Abstract
Full text
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