Table 3.
Cost estimates (in 2012 US dollars) utilized in the cost-benefit analysis
| Clinical intervention | Cost | Range | Reference no. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERCP (CPT code 43260) | $2,630.30 | $1,315–$5,260 (G)a | 19 |
| ERCP with stent placement (CPT code 43268) | $3,138.26 | $1,569–$6,276 (G) | 19 |
| Abdominal radiograph (CPT code 74000) | $75.23 | $37–$150 (G) | 19 |
| Upper endoscopy with foreign body removal (CPT code 43247) | $991.27 | $495–$1,982 (G) | 19 |
| Reimbursement for post-ERCP pancreatitis | $5,700.00 | $2,850-$11,400 (G) | 20 |
| Indomethacin (1 dose, generic) | $8.00 | $4–$16 (G) | Information from vendor |
CPT, current procedural terminology; ERCP, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography.
a
Gamma distribution was used to model this parameter in probabilistic sensitivity analysis.