How does HealthTronics recognize revenue?
We recognize revenue primarily from the following sources: • Fees for urology services. A substantial majority of our urology revenue is derived from fees related to lithotripsy treatments performed using our lithotripters. We, through our partnerships or other entities, facilitate the use of our equipment and provide other support services in connection with these treatments at hospitals and other health care facilities. The professional fee payable to the physician performing the procedure is generally billed and collected by the physician. Benign prostate disease and prostate cancer treatment services are billed in the same manner as our lithotripsy services under either retail or wholesale contracts. These services are also primarily performed through limited partnerships, which we manage. • Fees for operating our lithotripters and laser devices. Through our partnerships and otherwise directly by us, we provide services related to operating our lithotripters and lasers and receive
