Is UFE Covered by Insurance?

Many women diagnosed with uterine tumors are worried about covering the cost of fibroid treatments. In our Houston Fibroids practice, we offer a minimally-invasive, alternative  treatment option known as Uterine Fibroid Embolization. Its benefits include: minimal downtime, no overnight hospital stays and the ability to avoid surgery and hysterectomy!

Understanding Costs

Fortunately for patients seeking fibroid pain relief, UFE is established as an accepted treatment option. As such, all major insurers (and most plans in general) cover the cost of treatment. Medicaid will also cover this procedure, a fact that’s evidenced by a recent study in the Journal of the American College of Radiology exploring how insurance coverage affects the fibroid treatments gynecologists recommend to their patients. (You can check out the helpful video below for more information from one of our fibroid experts, Dr. Hardee.)

Because we perform UFE procedures on an outpatient basis, many patients face much lower out-of-pocket expenses compared to other treatments. While myomectomies and hysterectomies require costly hospital stays, anesthesia and other expenses, many women who proceed with UFE receive a bill totaling as little as an office visit co-pay. Additionally, if you choose treatment after meeting your insurance plan deductibles, you may further lower the expected cost of treating fibroids.

Of course, as an office, we want patients to focus on getting better, not on worrying about paying for their treatment. For that reason, our experienced team is on hand and available to help handle any insurance issues that arise. Even before your treatment begins, someone from our office will contact your insurance company directly to address any coverage issues.

Cost of Fibroid Treatment: Insurance and our Houston Fibroid Practice

Thankfully, our practice also works with a wide variety of insurers: from Medicare to HMO plans, we have one of the most comprehensive insurance offerings in the greater Houston area. This means that you will more-than-likely be covered when it comes to paying for UFE.

We know that fibroids take a toll on your life. That's why our doctors offer a less invasive treatment option. (And a variety of ways to pay for the treatment itself.) Don't let concerns about cost prevent you from treating your fibroid pain. Contact our office to request a consultation and begin your insurance-covered journey to fibroid symptom relief!