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Insurance Information
Accepted Insurances
We do our best to work with insurance companies and make it easier for you to have your procedure. We appreciate that you provide complete information, so that we can submit your claim properly.
- * Remember to verify with your insurance company if you are covered for this service.
- 1. Call the insurance phone number in the back of your insurance card. Consider that we will charge insurances their allowed scheduled fee. If you have a high deductible that you have not yet met, it might be more affordable to pay the price offered for those without insurance.
- 2. Let them know you want to have a vasectomy (CPT code for the procedure is 55250).
- 3. Make sure to tell them this is an “office procedure” and NOT an “outpatient procedure”.
$99 DEPOSIT REQUIRED:
* No-shows and late cancellations limit access to other patients
* Applied toward the total cost of the service (same-day consultation and vasectomy)
* Refundable until seven calendar days prior to the vasectomy date. No refunds thereafter for cancellation or postponement (special circumstances may be considered).
COSTS USING INSURANCE:
* The total cost is $565-$950 (depending on your insurance's "allowable amount")
* You are expected to pay the balance of the procedure at the time of service ($466-$851). We'll let you know (via email/patient portal) before your appointment.
* A claim will be submitted on your behalf and, when notified of payment by the insurance company via the Explanation of Benefits (EOB), any overpayment will be refunded.
* We ONLY accept these in Iowa: Aetna, BlueCross/BlueShield, Cigna, Health Partners, Midlands Choice
Pre-Procedure Instructions
- 1.DO NOT TAKE ASPIRIN, IBUPROFEN, or NAPROXEN within two (2) days of the procedure. If you are taking medications, please record them in the registration page.
- 2. Bring someone with you. Although your procedure will NOT limit your ability to drive, you may want to have someone there for support or to assist you in the case of unexpected events, such as a flat tire - you don’t want to be on the side of the road dealing with a vehicle just after a surgery.
- 3. Make sure that you wear a jockstrap (it will be provided to you for the procedure), athletic supporter, or tight underwear. Wear it when you come to your surgery (under your underwear). During the week following the surgery, we suggest you use it for more scrotal support and comfort, particularly if physically active at work.
- 4. Please trim the hair of your scrotum prior to the surgery, this will allow for a quicker preparation for the procedure and an easier surgical field.
- 5. Take a shower prior to your surgery to minimize the potential of skin infections due to limited hygiene
Post-Procedure After Care
Approved Medications
Over-The-Counter Medications for pain care after vasectomy.
Take medications for at least 5-7 days in order to get the full anti-inflammatory effect.
make sure you are not allergic to any of these medications.
NAPROXEN (Aleve ®)
- Each tablet is 220mg
- Take 2 tablets BY-MOUTH twice-a-day (every 12 hours)
IBUPROFEN (Motrin ®, Advil ®)
- Each tablet is 200mg
- Take 3-4 tablets BY-MOUTH 3 (three) times-per-day (every 8 hours)
ACETAMINOPHEN (Tylenol ®)
- Each Extra Strength tablet is 500mg
- Take 1-2 tablets BY-MOUTH 4 (four) times-per-day (every 6 hours)
Semen Samples (PVSA)
instructions for your post-vasectomy semen specimen
- 1. After 12 weeks and 20 ejaculations (whichever occurs later), following your vasectomy, collect one sample of your semen after a two-day period of no ejaculation. The sample can be collected in any clean container (ie. medicine bottle), and then transferred to the tube provided. Do not wash the tube out. The powder in the tube prevents bacteria from growing in your specimen. Do not overfill the tube (just up to its neck). Make sure the lid is screwed on securely. Place the tube into the plastic biohazard bag and seal the bag.
- 2. Make sure you fill out completely the label on the biohazard bag: Full name, date of birth, location of the vasectomy, date of the vasectomy, and date of sample collection.
- 3. Place the biohazard bag with the enclosed specimen vial into the pre-addressed mailer box. You must apply the correct postage. The post office will not deliver mail without correct postage (it may be returned to you). Make sure you send it the same day you collect the sample. The sample must arrive at our office within 3-5 days of collection (otherwise the sample may be rejected).
- 4. If you send in your specimen before 12 weeks or if you lose the mailer provided at the time of the procedure, we will send you another mailer for a fee of $30 payable by credit card online. To request a new kit, please go to the Patient Portal HERE.
- 5. The results will be sent securely to the Patient Portal HERE (make sure you are registered). Once the sample has been received, the results will be reported within 24-48 hours.
- 6. Find instructions and a video on How to Submit Your Sample HERE.