What is the cost accounting method of IVF?
IVF is an assisted reproductive technology that can help couples who cannot conceive naturally realize their reproductive dreams. However, the cost of IVF is a concern of many people. This article will elaborate the cost accounting method of IVF from four aspects.
Diagnosis cost accounting
First of all, couples need to carry out a series of diagnoses and examinations before IVF. These diagnostic fees include gynecological examination, blood test, semen test, ultrasonic examination, etc. The cost of diagnosis may vary from hospital to hospital. For example, the cost of gynecological examination in a hospital is 500 yuan, the cost of blood examination is 300 yuan, the cost of semen examination is 200 yuan, and the cost of ultrasonic examination is 800 yuan. Therefore, these diagnostic costs must be taken into account when accounting for IVF costs.
Secondly, the cost of some special examinations and auxiliary diagnosis items should also be taken into consideration. For example, gene testing, chromosome karyotype analysis and immunological tests can assess the fertility of couples and the health of embryos. The cost of different examinations will vary, and couples need to choose appropriate items according to their own needs.
Finally, couples also need psychological counseling and guidance, which is very important for them. In the process of IVF, couples may face great pressure and confusion, and psychological counseling can help them adjust their emotions and mentality. The cost of psychological counseling should be included in the accounting scope of IVF costs.
Technical cost accounting of IVF
The whole process of IVF includes in vitro fertilization, embryo culture, embryo transfer and blastocyst freezing. Each link requires specific technical support and equipment. The technical cost of IVF includes the working hours of doctors and nurses, drug costs, laboratory equipment and reagent use costs, etc.
First, in vitro fertilization requires egg retrieval and sperm injection, as well as monitoring the development of eggs and embryos. This process involves hospital operating tables, laboratory equipment and related medical supplies, so it needs to be included in the accounting of IVF expenses.
Secondly, the process of embryo culture requires the use of special culture media and operating equipment. The hospital will choose the most suitable culture medium according to the development of the embryo, and the cost of different culture medium will vary.
Finally, embryo transfer and blastocyst freezing also require specific equipment and tools. Catheters, microscopes and other equipment shall be used during transplantation, and liquid nitrogen tanks and cryoprotectants shall be used during freezing. These costs should also be included in the calculation of IVF costs.
Drug cost accounting
In the process of IVF, some drugs are needed to stimulate female ovarian ovulation and increase the success rate. These drugs include ovulation promoting drugs, estrogen and progesterone.
Different drugs have different effects and prices. For example, the price of a brand of ovulation promoting drugs is 1000 yuan each, and a total of 10 drugs need to be used, so the cost of ovulation promoting drugs is 10000 yuan. Similarly, the cost of estrogen and progesterone can be calculated in the same way.
Operation cost accounting
In the process of IVF, women need to take eggs, which is a minimally invasive operation and needs to be carried out under general anesthesia. The cost of egg retrieval operation includes operating table cost, anesthesia cost and operating nurse's work cost.
Generally speaking, the cost of surgery varies from hospital to hospital. For example, the cost of an egg retrieval operation in a hospital is 10000 yuan. Therefore, when calculating the cost of IVF, the operation cost is also an important item.
Summary
To sum up, the cost accounting method of IVF includes diagnosis cost, IVF technology cost, drug cost and operation cost. Diagnostic cost accounting includes a series of inspection and diagnostic items. Technical cost accounting includes in vitro fertilization, embryo culture, embryo transfer and other processes. Drug cost accounting is mainly for the use of ovulation promoting drugs, estrogen, progesterone and other drugs. Operation cost accounting is for the cost of ovum retrieval surgery. When calculating the cost of IVF, we need to refer to the charging standards of different hospitals and make reasonable choices based on our own conditions to ensure the smooth progress of the whole process.
