sFlt-1/PlGF Ratio as a Predictive Marker in Women with Suspected Preeclampsia: An Economic Evaluation from a Swiss Perspective
Table 2
Cost of medical services provided in the outpatient setting: initial appointment (all) and follow-up of mild hypertonic pregnant women managed by clinicians.
Service
Initial appointment (€)
Outpatient management
Low follow-up (€)
Intermediate follow-up (€)
Consultation
51.01
51.01
51.01
Gynecologic examination
24.75
24.75
24.75
Preliminary discussion for diagnostic/therapeutic interventions
NP
NP
29.15
Special gynecologic counseling
NP
NP
29.15
Informal report (11-35 lines)
NP
NP
32.05
Document review (patient not present, 18 min)
NP
NP
52.44
Blood pressure measurement
19.60
19.60
NP
Venipuncture for blood withdrawal
6.42
6.42
6.42
Proteinuria (fast strip)
NP
4.58
NP
Proteinuria (quantitative)
141.86
NP
NP
Urine part status (5-10 parameter)
NP
NP
0.88
Thrombocyte, hemoglobin, hematocrit
7.92
NP
NP
ALAT/GPT
2.20
NP
2.20
ASAT/GOT
6.95
NP
2.20
LDH
2.20
NP
2.20
Bilirubin
6.95
NP
NP
Urate
6.95
NP
NP
Creatinine
6.95
NP
2.20
Haptoglobin
17.51
NP
17.51
Blood coagulation test
25.08
NP
NP
Sonography (with fetal Doppler)
58.36
58.36
58.36
Ultrasound examination
79.06
79.06
151.95‡
CTG
66.83
22.28
66.83
Total cost per consultation
524.19
259.64
546.94
Total cost per week
NP
199.54†
546.94
Service costs are based on Tarmed v.1.09 and Analysenliste v.2.01 tariffs. †Assuming 6x per patient within 8 weeks of follow-up. ‡Extended ultrasound provided during intermediate follow-up. ALAT/GPT: alanine aminotransferase; ASAT/GOT: aspartate aminotransferase; CTG: cardiotocography; LDH: lactate dehydrogenase; NP: not performed.
