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. 2012 Sep;7(3):327-32.
doi: 10.1007/s11552-012-9436-y.

A cost analysis of staged and simultaneous bilateral carpal tunnel release

John C Elfar  1 , Mohab B Foad, Susan L Foad, Peter J Stern
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A cost analysis of staged and simultaneous bilateral carpal tunnel release

John C Elfar et al. Hand (N Y). 2012 Sep.
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Comparison of the amount billed to the patient with the amount received in reimbursement for staged and simultaneous bilateral carpal tunnel release
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Comparison of the constituents of billing for staged vs simultaneous carpal tunnel release. Comparison includes surgeon, anesthesia, and facility fees
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Fig. 3
Comparison of reimbursement for staged vs simultaneous carpal tunnel release. Comparison includes surgeon, anesthesia, and facility fees with operating room time included to allow comparison
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Fig. 4
Comparison of indirect costs for staged vs simultaneous carpal tunnel release
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Patient satisfaction for staged vs simultaneous carpal tunnel release
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BWC return to work for staged vs simultaneous carpal tunnel release
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