Table 3.
Estimated incremental annual expenditures associated with various urological diagnoses (per individual)
| Diagnosis | Individual Annual Cost ($)* |
|---|---|
| Renal cell cancer | 12,155 |
| Bladder cancer | 9585 |
| Prostate cancer | 7019 |
| Testicular cancer | 6236 |
| Urinary incontinence | 4498 |
| Urolithiasis | 4472 |
| Painful bladder syndrome | 4396 |
| Interstitial cystitis | 4251 |
| Urinary tract infection in men | 2829 |
| Chronic and acute prostatitis | 1759 |
| Urinary tract infection in women | 1574 |
| Benign prostatic hyperplasia | 1536 |
| Erectile dysfunction | 1101 |
*
Privately insured patients 18–64 years old.