Table 4.

Proposed cost-reporting framework

Cost of device	DBS device	Hardware cost of the DBS device itself
	Lead wires	Cost of the electrodes that connect the DBS device to the brain
	Battery replacement	Cost of replacement batteries for the DBS device (if applicable)
Cost of surgery	Pre-operative assessment	Neurological and medical evaluations before surgery. Imaging studies (MRI, CT scans)
	Surgical team fees	Surgeon, anesthesia, or neurologist fees
	Hospitalization costs	Room charges, nursing care, operating room charges, intensive care unit (ICU) charges (if applicable)
	Medical supplies	Surgical instruments and supplies
	Medications	Cost of medications administered during and after surgery
	Post-operative imaging	Follow-up imaging studies to assess the placement and effectiveness of the DBS device
	Rehabilitation therapy	Physical therapy or occupational therapy if required
	Complications	Additional costs associated with managing potential complications, emergency room visits
Cost of treatment	Programming system	Cost of the equipment and software used for programming and adjusting the DBS settings
	Medications	Cost of medications prescribed for PD or ET management, adjustments to medication dosages
	Follow-up appointments	Neurologist visits, programming sessions for DBS adjustments
	Imaging studies	Follow-up imaging studies to monitor the progression of the disease and assess the DBS device
	Physical therapy/occupational therapy	Continued rehabilitation therapy sessions
	Complications management	Costs associated with managing any complications that arise post-surgery
	Psychological support	Counseling or psychological support if required for the patient and their family