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Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE)
Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE) is a minimally invasive, image-guided procedure used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (bph).
Devices used in PAE
Alternatives to PAE
- Medications (alpha blockers, 5-alpha reductase inhibitors)
- TURP (transurethral resection of the prostate)
- Prostatic urethral lift
- Water vapor therapy
How much does PAE cost?
Medicare national averages for CPT 37243 (Embolizing or blocking growths or obstructed vessels, reviewed by a radiologist). The total bill has two parts: the professional fee paid to the physician, and the facility (technical) fee paid to the hospital or surgery center for the room, staff, equipment and supplies.
| Where it's done | Physician (professional) | Facility (technical) |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital outpatient department | $485 | $11,794 (OPPS) |
| Ambulatory surgery center (ASC) | $485 | $5,419 |
| Office-based lab (OBL) | $8,035 (one "global" payment that covers the physician and the office's supplies, equipment and staff) | |
Medicare physician fee schedule and hospital outpatient/ASC payment rates, national averages before geographic adjustment. Private insurance usually pays more; your share depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Inpatient stays are paid differently (by DRG).
This page is for education and does not replace advice from your doctor. Device information comes from the FDA's public databases and from manufacturers.