Our calculations rely on provider-specific data about current procedure volumes. We have used national average figures for other variables such as costs and expected benefits. We have developed the assumptions behind our models from published data, our own unpublished research, the feedback of breast care providers, and logic.
All of our assumptions, as well as calculation notes, are available for review, and all assumptions and data inputs can be changed to values that are acceptable to the potential Seno purchaser.
*Assumes a conservative reimbursement rate of $75 per OA exam. Actual CPT III code reimbursement set at $104.25.
**Clinical studies confirmed a minimum of 43% average improvement. Real-world use has resulted in an average increase of 67%.
***The default value assumes a conservative false-positive rate of 68%, which is lower than the national average of 70-75%.
* Estimated based on the number of screening procedures entered, using the historical relationship between screening and diagnostic procedures from the Vlahiotis study; OR, input the actual historical figures.
**Estimated based on the number of diagnostic procedures entered, using the historical relationship between biopsies and diagnostic procedures from the Vlahiotis study; OR, input the actual historical figures.
***Assumes that every biopsy requires 30 additional minutes of radiologist time, 30 additional minutes of US/mammography tech time, and 30 minutes of patient appointment scheduler time.
****Per Salary.com, radiologists make on average $454,000 per year in the U.S., an hourly average salary of $218 assuming 2080 hours yearly. With benefits that is $280/hour. Patient appointment schedulers make $20 total cash compensation per hour in the U.S. With benefits, that is $26/hour. Talent.com says that ultrasound techs make $42/hour, plus 32% benefits = $55/hour; and mammography techs make $43/hour, plus 32% benefits = $57/hour. Therefore, the average tech cost is $56/hour.
