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Originally Posted by Mavisavis
Beth,
The ROSE procedure sounds the same as one done here in Ohio called Stomaphyx. Any idea if they are the same, just different names? The procedure here is around $9500 and done outpatient.
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Marty, I'm not sure if it is exactly the same thing but suspect it is very similar. I know it is also done as an outpatient ant the physician costs that I have seen are $1000. I'm sure there would be added cost for the scope and meds itself though, but not sure.
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