Table 35:
Deterministic Reference Case Analysis Results—Incremental Cost-Effectiveness Ratios for MRgFUS Neurosurgery Versus Radiofrequency Thalamotomy or Deep Brain Stimulation
| Intervention | Total Mean Cost | Total Mean QALYs | Incremental Cost | Incremental QALYs | Sequential ICER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radiofrequency thalamotomy | $14,978 | 3.61 | – | – | – |
| MRgFUS neurosurgery | $23,507 | 3.69 | $8,530a | 0.08a | $109,795a |
| Deep brain stimulation | $57,535 | 3.94 | $34,028b | 0.25b | $134,259b |
Abbreviations: ICER, incremental cost-effectiveness ratio; MRgFUS, magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound; QALY, quality-adjusted life-year.
a
Compared with radiofrequency thalamotomy.
b
Compared with MRgFUS neurosurgery.