Urolift cost

nh_user_902095 · October 17, 2015, 2:32pm

Hey all,

I'm 32 years old and have been diagnosed with BPH. I'm currently on Cialis to help with the symptoms. I've been on it for almost a week and haven't noticed a huge change in symptoms, except last night I was able to sleep through the night.

I had been taking benedryl to help me sleep at night for about 2 years, but found out that this was aggrevating the problem. I was also on Paxil for about 5 years and was told that this could have contributed as well.

I was told that I was a good candidate for Urolift but my insurance doesn't cover it. My urologist's office told me that they would charge about $500 for his fee, but we would need to do it at a surgical center (I haven't contacted them for an estimate yet). I then found a urologist that does it in house and asked how much it would cost for him to do it. His office told me that it would be between $4-7k based on how many implants I would need.

I read on here that some folks were able to get estimates as low as $2500. Should I branch out and try to find someone that will do it that cheaply or is the $4-7k number pretty standard?

Thanks in advance.

nh_user_699256 · October 17, 2015, 3:09pm

Hello Dan. Sorry your having a problem. Call the surgical center and get a price. It does not take long for them to do it. You will be bill and then you have to paid it. I know the center where I had my done . It was $200. PS. Don't let the Dr talk you into anything. At 32 you don't did any of the side effect from some of the others procedures.. I'm in Florida where are you at. Maybe I can help you find someplace in your area....Ken.

nh_user_902095 · October 17, 2015, 3:15pm

I'm in Arizona.

The urologist actually suggested TURP, which I was talked down from by my primary care physician and my wife. I had to ask about urolift and they said he didn't offer it because my insurance doesn't cover it. We are definitely not done having children, so this is pretty much the only option that I'm aware of.

Thanks so much for responding. I'm pretty miserable about having to go all the time.

nh_user_699256 · October 17, 2015, 3:36pm

At 32 why would they offer it. Retro orgasms are the pits. I'm 60 done with having kids but when i had them with a pill I was taking. It did not feek right. It seemed like i was missing something. And it hurt my bladder. I did not start having problem till last year when a male RM forced a catheter in me. I will see what I can find. What insurance to you have? I forgot tell you I was on cialis do. Did not help. Keep the faith I will see what I can find. I have 2 sons around your age. I could not see them having a turp at that age...Ken.

nh_user_902095 · October 17, 2015, 3:45pm

I have United Healthcare. I took Flomax and it didn't help.

nh_user_699256 · October 17, 2015, 3:55pm

I was on that to.. I will research in your area and see what I can find Ken

nh_user_902095 · October 17, 2015, 3:56pm

Fantastic. Thanks so much.

nh_user_699256 · October 17, 2015, 4:08pm

Dan. Where in Arizona?

nh_user_902095 · October 17, 2015, 4:09pm

The Phoenix Valley. Specifically Gilbert, but I work in Scottsdale.

nh_user_699256 · October 17, 2015, 4:14pm

Ok That gives me a area to check in

nh_user_699256 · October 17, 2015, 4:21pm

Dan I have about 10 numbers to call on Monday. I will see if I can find out some cost for you and go from there. don't worry. I will find something for you.....Have a good weekend Ken

nh_user_902095 · October 17, 2015, 4:23pm

Thank you so much for helping. You have a great weekend as well.

nh_user_898450 · October 17, 2015, 10:41pm

Dan an Kenneth1955

Do you guys know what insurance company's are not covering it??.

I have BC/BS and Medicare.

Thanks

Carl

nh_user_902095 · October 17, 2015, 10:45pm

Unfortunately all I know is that United Healthcare does not.

nh_user_699256 · October 18, 2015, 4:07am

BC & BC does not cover it. I had mine done in April. Had approvel had it done and then 2 weeks later they said no. Wellcare (Medicare) 2 weeks after that I got another bill saying they lowered the price. I paid 1 cent. It was there error....Ken

nh_user_898450 · October 18, 2015, 4:16am

Don't tell me that...

They already scheduled it.

If they do the surgery an its not covered, I'm not giving them a half of a cent.. It's there job to call an see what's covered or not.

nh_user_898450 · October 18, 2015, 4:23am

You might want to do some research around Chattanooga an Knoxville area for me..

Thanks

Carl

nh_user_699256 · October 18, 2015, 4:33am

Did you get the ok from medicare.......Ken

nh_user_898450 · October 18, 2015, 4:38am

I have never had to get an ok from them for any surgery I've had.

Because medicare is my secondary ins. Cause BC/BS is my primary ins.

nh_user_699256 · October 18, 2015, 4:55am

Don't worry about it let the insurance companys handle it Just get well..Ken