Does ultrasound guided sclerofoam cost more?

Is there an added fee for the ultrasound technology when using ultrasound guided sclerofoam compared to regular foam sclerotherapy? Is the extra monitoring worth the extra trouble and possibly cost? Thanks

Answers from doctors (6)


Vein Specialties of St. Louis

Published on Mar 01, 2018

Ultrasound guided sclerotherapy (USGS) is used to treat deeper veins not visibile on the surface or with a vein light. This is usually for perforator veins, remnants of veins after procedures. In some cases with symptoms present they can be covered by some insurance. If being done for cosmetic reasons it may be a separate procedure and different clinics charge differently. Depending upon volume, region of the country, etc.

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Answered by Vein Specialties of St. Louis

Ultrasound guided sclerotherapy (USGS) is used to treat deeper veins not visibile on the surface or with a vein light. This is usually for perforator veins, remnants of veins after procedures. In some cases with symptoms present they can be covered by some insurance. If being done for cosmetic reasons it may be a separate procedure and different clinics charge differently. Depending upon volume, region of the country, etc.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Jun 02, 2015

Ultrasonic foam sclerotherapy usually does cost more than standard sclerotherapy. I use ultrasonic foam sclerotherapy only in those instances when I cannot see the veins that need to be treated with the usual vein or syris lights. Consequently, ultrasound is only used for perforators, saphenous vein injections or occasional varicose veins that I cannot see in other ways. In these particular instances the extra monitoring is worth the cost.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Ultrasonic foam sclerotherapy usually does cost more than standard sclerotherapy. I use ultrasonic foam sclerotherapy only in those instances when I cannot see the veins that need to be treated with the usual vein or syris lights. Consequently, ultrasound is only used for perforators, saphenous vein injections or occasional varicose veins that I cannot see in other ways. In these particular instances the extra monitoring is worth the cost.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Laser Vein Center

Published on Oct 30, 2009

Ultrasound guided sclerotherapy (aka endovenous chemical ablation) is typically covered by insurance. This is performed to get rid of veins that are not visible (too deep) to the naked eye or a special light (vein light). Ultrasound guidance is absolutely necessary for the procedure which would be dangerous without it. For the visible veins it is unnecessary.

Answered by Laser Vein Center (View Profile)

Ultrasound guided sclerotherapy (aka endovenous chemical ablation) is typically covered by insurance. This is performed to get rid of veins that are not visible (too deep) to the naked eye or a special light (vein light). Ultrasound guidance is absolutely necessary for the procedure which would be dangerous without it. For the visible veins it is unnecessary.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Heart and Vein Center

Published on Oct 28, 2009

The use of ultrasound is crucial for veins that are not protruding under the skin. The procedure cannot be done otherwise. The same is true for the treatment of perforators using sclerotherapy.

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Answered by Heart and Vein Center

The use of ultrasound is crucial for veins that are not protruding under the skin. The procedure cannot be done otherwise. The same is true for the treatment of perforators using sclerotherapy.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Miller Vein

Published on Oct 26, 2009

Ultrasound guided sclerotherapy (aka endovenous chemical ablation) is typically covered by insurance. This is performed to get rid of veins that are not visible (too deep) to the naked eye or a special light (vein light). Ultrasound guidance is absolutely necessary for the procedure which would be dangerous without it. For the visible veins it is unnecessary.

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Answered by Miller Vein

Ultrasound guided sclerotherapy (aka endovenous chemical ablation) is typically covered by insurance. This is performed to get rid of veins that are not visible (too deep) to the naked eye or a special light (vein light). Ultrasound guidance is absolutely necessary for the procedure which would be dangerous without it. For the visible veins it is unnecessary.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


The Kimmel Institute

Published on Oct 23, 2009

If used appropriately, ultrasound guidance is often covered by insurance
plans. This is only needed if the vein is not able to be visualized with
the eye or with the help of a vein light. Ask your treating vein surgeon if
the ultrasound is necessary to image the vein, or if he/she is using it to
augment the standard treatment. Unless it is necessary to visualize the
vein because it is too deep to see, then it is probably just a way to
increase payment unnecessarily.

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Answered by The Kimmel Institute

If used appropriately, ultrasound guidance is often covered by insurance
plans. This is only needed if the vein is not able to be visualized with
the eye or with the help of a vein light. Ask your treating vein surgeon if
the ultrasound is necessary to image the vein, or if he/she is using it to
augment the standard treatment. Unless it is necessary to visualize the
vein because it is too deep to see, then it is probably just a way to
increase payment unnecessarily.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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