How much does the Acessa Procedure cost?
Although medical costs can vary by region and medical facility, the self-pay cost for an Acessa procedure typically ranges from $9,000 to $15,000. Many health insurance plans cover the treatment, though patient co-payment and co-insurance costs can vary widely.
Is Acessa covered by insurance?
Currently, the Acessa Fibroid Procedure is covered nationwide by Aetna PPO, Medicare, and Tri-Care. It is also covered by Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Illinois, Texas, Michigan, Oklahoma, New Mexico, South Carolina and Montana. Other insurance companies in other states are considering covering Acessa.
What to expect after Acessa Procedure?
What type of recovery can I expect? The Acessa Procedure is performed as outpatient surgery and patients usually go home the same day, once they have recovered from the anesthesia. Patients typically return to work in 3-4 days.
What is an Acessa Procedure?
The Acessa procedure is a minimally invasive, outpatient treatment that involves two small abdominal incisions. It uses controlled radiofrequency energy, heat, to cause coagulative necrosis of the fibroid tissue.
Does Acessa work for large fibroids?
Acessa eliminates your fibroids, saves your uterus Uterine fibroids are very common. In fact, approximately 70% of women have fibroids by age 50. If you suffer from these symptoms and have been diagnosed with uterine fibroids, you may be a candidate for the Acessa Procedure.
What is the best surgery for fibroids?
Myomectomy. A myomectomy is an operation to remove fibroids while preserving the uterus. For women who have fibroid symptoms and want to have children in the future, myomectomy is the best treatment option.
How long does the Acessa procedure take?
The Acessa procedure typically takes between 90 to 120 minutes depending on the size, location, and number of fibroids. Fibroids are heated, using radiofrequency ablation, to the point where they are destroyed and are no longer the consistency of a fibroid. The heat denatures the proteins inside the fibroid cells.
Do fibroids grow back after Acessa?
After the fibroid is treated with Acessa, typically that particular fibroid will not return. However, it is possible to grow new fibroids after the procedure is performed.
How long has Acessa been around?
Laparoscopic RFA was first performed on fibroids in 1999 by Dr. Bruce Lee. (2) After many successful studies, the original Acessa System was FDA cleared in November 2012. Since 2012, physicians have performed over 3,000 procedures to date.
How long does the Acessa Procedure take?
Can you get pregnant after Acessa?
While pregnancy after undergoing the Acessa procedure is possible, it is highly inadvisable. The uterus is not able to support a fetus with its thinned-out lining after ablation, which can lead to uterine rupture.
Is the Acessa Procedure safe?
The Acessa procedure has been studied on 400+ patients and deemed a “safe and effective” treatment for uterine fibroids.
What is the Acessa procedure?
The Acessa procedure is a minimally invasive, outpatient treatment for fibroids of all types and sizes and in all locations within the uterine wall. Call us today! We’re changing the standard of care for uterine fibroids.
How does the Acessa procedure for fibroids work?
How The Acessa Procedure for Fibroids Works. The Acessa procedure involves creating just two 1 cm incisions in the abdomen, inserting a needle into the fibroid, and using radiofrequency energy (or heat) to destroy it – while leaving the uterus intact. The fibroid is then reabsorbed into the surrounding tissue.
Does Acessa offer in-person or telehealth consultations?
Good news:Many Acessa physicians offer telehealth consults, and have safety measures in place for in-person visits. These physicians are doing everything they can to offer safe, quick and easy consults. Waiting and watching means fibroids are growing, so make that phone call! Find a Physician
What percentage of women in the clinical study recommended Acessa?
of women in the clinical study recommended Acessa. 1 94% of women in the clinical study said the procedure helped with symptoms. 1 *Based on a survey from a clinical study N = 124 1