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just something I'm wondering. It's not the same price as an implant because those should be covered for life. So once I get my initial implant I'll be saving up aggressively for some peace of mind. This info would be really useful so that people can budget accordingly. As the adage goes "if you can't afford it twice, you can't afford it"

Also, anybody know an insurance plan you can get on that would cover the replacement + procedure no questions asked? I'm asking as a foreigner doing his surgery in the states.

I would recommend you speak with the manufacturer representatives, your surgeon/urologist and most importantly your medical coverage customer support teams.

SquadCaptain74 wrote:I would recommend you speak with the manufacturer representatives, your surgeon/urologist and most importantly your medical coverage customer support teams.

It's definitely i question I will bring up to them. I was just curious and wanted to know from the community and their experiences. My appointment with eid is in a few weeks so I want to get into that telemed appointment prepared

$25,000 to be safe.

ViaSwiss wrote:$25,000 to be safe.

Damn that's basically the price of the original procedure! So within 5 years after the first procedure, I should have enough to do it again

I was hoping half the price or at least something gets waived

Endoftheline wrote:

ViaSwiss wrote:$25,000 to be safe.

Damn that's basically the price of the original procedure! So within 5 years after the first procedure, I should have enough to do it again
I was hoping half the price or at least something gets waived

You asked a real good question. I'm going to say that it depends. If you have decent health insurance? I'm guessing that they'll at least cover some of the hospital costs. I've heard that some insurance covers medical implants once they're in your body. Of course co-pays might vary according to the device.
So a good understanding of your policy is key. Next decision is based upon what level of revision that you need. Pump only failure will be cheaper that the whole device. Even if the reservoir can be reused should affect the price. A speedy surgeon might help. Its my understanding that the operating & recovery rooms can be charged by the minute (hour) that you need them.
Digging through all of my speculations. Half of the FUTURE full implant cost seem like a good minimum. Don't forget to save for inflation of the costs.

I would not count those chickens early. I would budget the same amount as your initial and if you get the implant thrown in for free. All the better.

The other thing is. Warranty covers what broke.

Most docs if it has been in awhile take the old one out and put in a new one. That is probably not warranted but you get an all new dick instead of a mixture of old and new.

$10,000 at a minimum. That is what I paid two years ago for my revision (the replacement itself was free, but the surgeon charged me $10,000 for doing the procedure).

wolfcreek wrote:$10,000 at a minimum. That is what I paid two years ago for my revision (the replacement itself was free, but the surgeon charged me $10,000 for doing the procedure).

Just to be clear on this. Did the $10,000 cover the hospital also?

Endoftheline wrote:

ViaSwiss wrote:$25,000 to be safe.

Damn that's basically the price of the original procedure! So within 5 years after the first procedure, I should have enough to do it again

I was hoping half the price or at least something gets waived

$25,000 for out of pocket. If you have insurance then hopefully much much less than that.

Hakky and Karpman and Clavell are around $20k out of pocket right now, but 10 years from now that price will likely be higher, so I said $25,000