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</html>";s:4:"text";s:8892:"As with any medical treatment, there are some risks involved with the use of SpaceOAR Hydrogel. Sexual quality of life following prostate intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) with a rectal/prostate spacer: Secondary analysis of a phase 3 trial. Payer policies will vary and should be verified prior to treatment for limitations on diagnosis, coding, or site of service requirements. By pushing the tissues apart, the injectable solution reduces the amount of radiation that reaches the … International Journal of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics , Volume 97 , Issue 5 , 976 – 985. The goal of radiation therapy is to maximize radiation to the tumor while avoiding or minimizing radiation to surrounding normal tissue. Also, I am thoroughly convinced of the benefits of the SpaceOar as opposed to the balloon. Suite 354 Rates for services are effective January 1, 2019. In general, for every SpaceOAR patient, we recommend that your provider perform a complete verification of benefits with your insurance company several days, if not weeks, in advance of the scheduled SpaceOAR procedure. Because of its water content it is called a hydrogel. A SpaceOAR Hydrogel specialist will help answer your questions about SpaceOAR Hydrogel, health insurance coverage, finding a physician and more! Potential complications associated with SpaceOAR Hydrogel include, but are not limited to: pain associated with SpaceOAR Hydrogel injection; pain or discomfort associated with SpaceOAR Hydrogel; needle penetration of the bladder, prostate, rectal wall, rectum or urethra; injection of SpaceOAR Hydrogel into the bladder, prostate, rectal wall, rectum or urethra; local inflammatory reactions; infection; injection of air, fluid or SpaceOAR Hydrogel intravascularly; urinary retention; rectal mucosal damage, ulcers, necrosis; bleeding; and rectal urgency. The prostate and the rectum are situated right next to each other. I'm due to start my RT on 11th Feb, and when I was speaking to my oncologist yesterday evening I asked him about the use of SpaceOAR gel, a "spacer" which is injected between the prostate and the bowel to reduce the chance of long-term radiation damage to the bowel. Health economic and reimbursement information provided by Boston Scientific Corporation is gathered from third-party sources and is subject to change without notice as a result of complex and frequently changing laws, regulations, rules, and policies. The positive coverage by Medicare and other major insurers across the US allows for patients to include SpaceOAR with their radiation therapy for their prostate cancer. For more information visit: SpaceOAR Patient Insurance Coverage. The goal of radiation therapy is to maximize radiation to the prostate and to avoid radiating surrounding normal tissue. Boston Scientific strongly recommends that you consult with your physician on all matters pertaining to your health or to address any clinical/medical questions. Clinical data comparing patients with and without SpaceOAR hydrogel demonstrated the benefits of SpaceOAR hydrogel to include reduction of rectal toxicity resulting in improved bowel function, improvements in urinary function, and a higher likelihood to maintain sexual function. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Clinical data comparing patients with and without SpaceOAR hydrogel demonstrated the benefits of SpaceOAR hydrogel to include reduction of rectal toxicity resulting in improved bowel function, improvements in urinary function, and a higher likelihood to maintain sexual function. 3 By separating the prostate from the rectum, SpaceOAR Hydrogel helped to reduce the radiation dose delivered to the rectum and may eliminate or decrease damage. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Sexual quality of life following prostate intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) with a rectal/prostate spacer: Secondary analysis of a phase 3 trial. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Discover why over 50,000 patients have been treated worldwide with SpaceOAR™ Hydrogel.*. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. The material that the SpaceOAR hydrogel is made from has been used in other implants such as surgical sealants used on the eye, brain and spine. SpaceOAR hydrogel is commercially available in the United States. Indications, contraindications, warnings and instructions for use can be found in the product labelling supplied with each device. Boston Scientific, the manufacturer of SpaceOAR Hydrogel is devoted to partnering with healthcare professionals and patients to navigate today’s ever-changing health insurance system. Please talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits associated with SpaceOAR Hydrogel. The good news is that I completely recovered from my "experience" and have not experienced anything even remotely similar since then. Because of its water content it is called a hydrogel. Used in 18 of the top 20 cancer centers in the United States, 66% fewer SpaceOAR hydrogel patients experienced clinically significant declines in detectable bowel quality of life at median 3 years compared to control patients.1, SpaceOAR hydrogel patients who had erections sufficient for intercourse at baseline were 78% more likely to retain sexual function at median 3 years compared to control patients.2, 66% fewer SpaceOAR hydrogel patients experienced clinically significant declines in detectable urinary quality of life at median 3 years compared to control patients.1. SpaceOAR hydrogel is made of two liquids that when combined form a soft gel-like synthetic material that is mostly made of water. The SpaceOAR hydrogel is composed of biodegradable material and maintains space for the entire course of prostate radiotherapy treatment. This reduction resulted in benefits to patients including less rectal pain and a 71 percent reduction in long-term rectal complications. All rights reserved. Studies have shown that the material is biocompatible and can be used safely in the body. It is completely absorbed by the patient’s body over time. Many radiation oncologists, urologists and interventional radiologists across the United States recommend SpaceOAR Hydrogel for their prostate cancer patients. Content of this web site is for Informational Purposes only and does not constitute medical advice and should not be used for medical diagnoses. What are the benefits of SpaceOAR System? Practical Radiation Oncology , Volume 8 , Issue 1 , e7 - e15. It is also always the provider’s responsibility to understand and comply with Medicare national coverage determinations (NCD), Medicare local coverage determinations (LCD), and any other coverage requirements established by relevant payers which can be updated frequently. It is important for the patient and the caregiver to be proactive in the treatment, care and prognosis and feel empowered to make an informed decision about their care. The Health Care Provider (HCP) is solely responsible for selecting the site of service and treatment modalities appropriate for the patient based on medically appropriate needs of that patient and the independent medical judgement of the HCP. We recommend consulting your relevant manuals for appropriate coding options. The verification of benefits process is a crucial component to understand the coverage criteria under your plan. The SpaceOAR hydrogel is composed of biodegradable material and maintains space for the entire course of prostate radiotherapy treatment. Products shown for INFORMATION purposes only and may not be approved or for sale in certain countries. SpaceOAR hydrogel provides space between the rectum and the prostate, reducing high dose radiation to the rectum. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Products shown for INFORMATION purposes only and may not be approved or for sale in certain countries. Being diagnosed with prostate cancer can raise many unanswered questions about your … The SpaceOAR system is a medical device developed by Augmenix to protect against rectal injury during radiation therapy for prostate cancer. In general, for every SpaceOAR Hydrogel patient, we recommend that your provider perform a complete verification of benefits with your insurance company several days, if not weeks, in advance of the scheduled SpaceOAR procedure. Payer policies will vary and should be verified prior to treatment for limitations on diagnosis, coding, or site of service requirements. Please note: this coding information may include codes for procedures for which Boston Scientific currently offers no cleared or approved products. 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