Uterine smooth muscle tumors are neoplasms composed of smooth muscle; they range from benign leiomyomas to low-grade and high-grade leiomyosarcomas. Several histologic subtypes exist, including usual (spindled), epithelioid, and myxoid tumors. Next:
The total cost for a pillcam procedure is about $1,000, while the cost for an endoscopy is about $1,600. However, the pillcam is such a new technology that some insurance companies may not cover it.
Others were bothered by the upgrade pricing variations; for existing Bluecam owners, the cost to upgrade will be $27,500 if the camera was purchased after January 1, 2012. For those who purchased it prior to that date, the cost to upgrade will be $40,000.