Table 25:
Preprocedural Costs Included in the Economic Model for Adults and Children With Single-Sided Deafness or Conductive/Mixed Hearing Loss Receiving a Bone-Conduction Implant
| Variable | Unit Cost, $ | Quantity (Total Duration) | Total Cost, $ | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preprocedural assessment tests, adults | ||||
| Audiologic assessment (including counselling) | 48.54 | 6 hours | 291.24 | OPSEU collective agreement102 and clinical experts |
| Preprocedural assessment tests, children | ||||
| Audiologic assessment | 48.54 | 2 hours | 97.08 | University of Alberta, 201147; OPSEU collective agreement102 and clinical experts |
| Other preprocedural costs | ||||
| ENT specialist visit | 77.90 | 1 | 77.90 | Schedule of Benefits (C245)103 and clinical experts |
| Total preprocedural costs, adults | 369.14 | |||
| Total preprocedural costs, children | 174.98 | |||
Abbreviations: ENT, ear, nose, and throat; OPSEU, Ontario Public Service Employees Union.