Table 2.
Studies/Procedures Performed Prior to the Diagnosis of Graves Disease
| Study/Procedure | Patients (% of Total) | Estimated Cost to Patient ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Computed axial tomography (CT) of head and neck | 5 (6.6) | 932.40 |
| Electrocardiogram | 5 (6.6) | 143.25 |
| Radiograph of chest | 4 (5.3) | 133.28 |
| CT of abdomen and pelvis | 3 (3.9) | 1171.24 |
| Echocardiogram | 3 (3.9) | 1379.75 |
| Holter monitor | 3 (3.9) | 381.75 |
| Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of head | 3 (3.9) | 2652.00 |
| Esophagogastroduodenoscopy | 2 (2.6) | 7156.00 |
| Ultrasound of kidney | 2 (2.6) | 510.00 |
| Ultrasound of abdomen/pelvis | 1 (1.3) | 567.50 |
| Adenoidectomy | 1 (1.3) | 10195.00 |
| Bladder ultrasound | 1 (1.3) | 510.00 |
| Central venous line placement | 1 (1.3) | 6655.00 |
| Electroencephalogram | 1 (1.3) | 2248.75 |
| Gastric emptying scan | 1 (1.3) | 1071.75 |
| Hepatobiliary scan | 1 (1.3) | 983.25 |
| MRI of spine | 1 (1.3) | 2326.24 |
| Sleep study | 1 (1.3) | 1545.00 |
| Supraventricular tachycardia ablation | 1 (1.3) | 14176.25 |
| Upper gastrointestinal Imaging | 1 (1.3) | 491.40 |
| Voiding cystourethrogram | 1 (1.3) | 420.00 |
| Radiograph of cervical spine | 1 (1.3) | 206.50 |
| Rapid strep test | 1 (1.3) | 49.50 |