#41 The Economics of Prokera with Dr. John Rumpakis

[AdminWolf]

Episode 41: The Economics of Prokera with Dr. John Rumpakis

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In this episode, we sit down with Dr. John Rumpakis to discuss the economics of PROKERA®, a biologic corneal bandage composed of preserved amniotic membrane tissue.

Importantly, we'll learn how to properly bill & code when using this product with your patients.

And if you missed our previous radio show about the clinical aspects of PROKERA®, you can catch it here.

Dr. Rumpakis will be available to take questions in this thread, so fire away!

 

[AdminWolf]

Thanks again to John for taking the time to talk about billing & coding of prokera.

feel free to ask questions about it here

thanks!
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[Steven Nelson]

Sure, why use Prokera over something like Bio-D Optics which is half the price and requires no special storage? Seems that would have a significant effect on the economics of using them.

 

[AdminWolf]

Sure, why use Prokera over something like Bio-D Optics which is half the price and requires no special storage? Seems that would have a significant effect on the economics of using them.

I can't find any clinical trials about BioD, where as there are a bunch for Prokera... am I using poor search terms?

 

[Steven Nelson]

I can't find any clinical trials about BioD, where as there are a bunch for Prokera... am I using poor search terms?

Don't know. Bio D is a lot newer, so it could be that they just don't have as much published?

http://biodlogics.com/index.php/products/biod-optix

 

[AdminWolf]

Don't know. Bio D is a lot newer, so it could be that they just don't have as much published?

http://biodlogics.com/index.php/products/biod-optix

yup, could be, or my search-fu may be very weak. Their website isn't very helpful though -- no studies.

The reason you keep the stuff cold is to preserve its efficacy, so i'd like to see a head-to-head comparison.

 

[Steven Nelson]

yup, could be, or my search-fu may be very weak. Their website isn't very helpful though -- no studies.

The reason you keep the stuff cold is to preserve its efficacy, so i'd like to see a head-to-head comparison.

I can see about putting you in contact with one of their VPs. I know they're very interested in talking to ODs, so maybe I can set something up?

 

[AdminWolf]

I can see about putting you in contact with one of their VPs. I know they're very interested in talking to ODs, so maybe I can set something up?

Sure, I always love to hear about new products, just have them send me an email. afarkas@odwire.org.