Table 4.
Cost analysis of pancreatic cancer screening protocol
| Based on Medicare Costs for MRI Abdomen + MRCP | Based on National Average Cost for MRI Abdomen | |||||
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| Both | Males | Females | Both | Males | Females | |
| Annual Cost of MRI/MRCP, 2x/yr | $1,318.74 | $1,318.74 | $1,318.74 | $5,250.00 | $5,250.00 | $5,250.00 |
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| Peutz-Jehgers Syndrome - Begin Screening at 30 | ||||||
| Total cost of screening (20 years) | $26,374.80 | $26,374.80 | $26,374.80 | $105,000.00 | $105,000.00 | $105,000.00 |
| Potential years of life added | 41.3 | 39.9 | 42.5 | 41.3 | 39.9 | 42.5 |
| Cost per Year of Life Added (Based on LE at 65) | $638.62 | $661.02 | $620.58 | $2,542.37 | $2,631.58 | $2,470.59 |
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| Hereditary Pancreatitis - Begin Screening at 45 | ||||||
| Total cost of screening (20 years) | $26,374.80 | $26,374.80 | $26,374.80 | $105,000.00 | $105,000.00 | $105,000.00 |
| Potential years of life added | 27.9 | 26.5 | 29.1 | 27.9 | 26.5 | 29.1 |
| Cost per Year of Life Added (Based on LE at 65) | $945.33 | $995.28 | $906.35 | $3,763.44 | $3,962.26 | $3,608.25 |
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| Familial PC,p-16 Leiden carriers- Begin Screening at 50 | ||||||
| Total cost of screening (20 years) | $26,374.80 | $26,374.80 | $26,374.80 | $105,000.00 | $105,000.00 | $105,000.00 |
| Potential years of life added | 23.1 | 21.7 | 24.3 | 23.1 | 21.7 | 24.3 |
| Cost per Year of Life Added (Based on LE at 65) | $1,141.77 | $1,215.43 | $1,085.38 | $4,545.45 | $4,838.71 | $4,320.99 |
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| New-onset diabetes over age 50, with weight loss or smoking history - Screen for 3 years after diabetes dx | ||||||
| Total cost of screening (3 years) | $3,956.22 | $3,956.22 | $3,956.22 | $15,750.00 | $15,750.00 | $15,750.00 |
| Potential years of life added | 11.1 | 12.7 | 10.3 | 11.1 | 12.7 | 10.3 |
| Cost per Year of Life Added (Based on LE at 65) | $356.42 | $311.51 | $384.10 | $1,418.92 | $1,240.16 | $1,529.13 |