Question about treatment and Xiaflex costs.
I have an upcoming appointment at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, for the first two Xiaflex (collagenase clostridium histolyticum) injections into my penile scar tissue—scheduled on consecutive days.
The cost per injection is $16,000, totaling $128,000 for the full series of 8 injections. The expense is solely for the medication, not administration fees. My insurance (Cigna International) may or may not cover it, and even if it does, my premiums could skyrocket afterward.
If insurance doesn’t confirm coverage, I’m considering canceling and seeking alternative treatments in Shanghai, where Xiaflex isn’t authorized but other options may exist. I work about half the year in China on contracts.
Has anyone dealt with Xiaflex costs, insurance hurdles, or alternative treatments? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.