Erectile Dysfunction is a problem that, in an advanced stage, cannot be solved through oral and injectable treatments. So, in order to permanently solve the problem, the reconstruction and implantation of a penile prosthesis is performed.
In this article, we will answer a question that is very common among my patients who need a prosthesis to solve their dysfunction: what is the price of the penile prosthesis?
Budgeting for a prosthesis is not as simple as you might think. Its function is to provide sufficient rigidity to the penis so that the patient can engage in sexual intercourse without the penis easily slipping out due to movement.
Allow me to make a comparison. Choosing a prosthesis is almost like choosing a car: there are affordable, intermediate and luxury cars. The prostheses, regardless of the model, have the same function of providing vertical resistance to the penis, but there are other specificities to be considered by the patient when making their choice.
What types of penile prosthesis are there?
A semi-rigid prosthesis (or malleable prosthesis), for example, is manufactured both nationally and internationally. The price of national penile prostheses varies between R$2,000.00 and R$8,000.00. The price of international penile prostheses, considering the current exchange rate of the US dollar, varies between US$1,200.00 and US$2,000.00.
There are two types of implants: hydraulic (or inflatable) and malleable (or semi-rigid). See more in Dr. Paulo Egydio’s interview to Amaury Junior’s show.
Among the semi-rigid ones there are more malleable ones, more rigid ones, thicker ones and thinner ones. Taking into account so many models, pricing them equally as if they were the same thing is impossible. The anatomy of the patient combined with his preferences influences the final cost of the penile implant.
The inflatable prosthesis is available in two models: two and three volumes. Inflatable prostheses are imported and nationalized here. The price range for these models of penile prosthesis varies between US$8,000.00 and US$15,000.00. In addition to the different volumes, the different brands also influence the final cost of the penile implant.
Does my health insurance cover penile prostheses?
Medical insurance providers will cover the costs associated with the implant as well as medical care. However, the type of prosthesis covered by health insurance providers is either malleable or semi-rigid. This is because the ANS (Brazil’s National Supplementary Health Agency) recognizes that the semi-rigid prosthesis has a functional purpose, that is, it is seen as a way to recover the functionality of an organ.
According to ANS’ technical opinion, the malleable prosthesis is on the Rol’s list, obliging both new and old health insurance companies to cover the patient’s implant.
The technical opinion states that:
“However, it is worth mentioning that the SEMI-RIGID PENILE PROSTHESIS IMPLANT procedure is on the Rol’s list, and therefore has Published on 01/02/2018 mandatory coverage by both new and adapted old plans, with no burden on the beneficiary.”
The ANS finds that there are no studies that demonstrate that the two- or three-volume inflatable prosthesis works better than the malleable penile prosthesis.
Regarding the medical team’s fees, health insurance providers work on a pre-reimbursement basis. This means that the patient gets to know in advance, either independently or with the help of the surgeon’s medical team, how much they will be reimbursed.
The importance of Penile Reconstruction
Penile reconstruction, if combined with the prosthesis implant, will provide the patient with greater satisfaction based on the final result. This is due to the fact that the reconstruction aims to solve the narrowing, size reduction and curvature of the penis by expanding the tissue, while observing the limits of the urethra and nerves.
The directions of the incisions to reconstruct the penis are calculated according to what is to be corrected: if the need is to restore the size, horizontal incisions are made to restore the maximum size of the penis. If the intention is to restore caliber, vertical incisions are made to allow penile enlargement.
Down below you can watch a video where I talk about the price of a penile prosthesis and the existing models.
If you find that your erection is no longer the same and you think it is time to consider a penile prosthesis implant, fill out the pre-analysis form and we can start discussing the best treatment for you.
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