TABLE 2.
Trends for LTMV-Dependent Discharges From 2000 to 2006
| 2000 | 2003 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LTMV dischargesa | 5026 | 5832 | 7812 |
| Rate of LTMV dischargesa,b | 113.2 | 126.9 | 173.2 |
| Mean LOS, dc | 32.0 | 23.9 | 26.1 |
| Mean charges per dischargec,d | $176 417 | $167 332 | $188 220 |
| Aggregate chargesa,d | $880 million | $980 million | $1.5 billion |
| Age categories (rate)b | |||
| <1 yc | 41.4 | 32.8 | 46.1 |
| 1–4 ya | 24.6 | 36.4 | 50.5 |
| 5–9 ya | 13.5 | 17.4 | 24.0 |
| 10–14 ya | 11.6 | 14.2 | 19.2 |
| ≥15 ya | 21.9 | 25.9 | 32.5 |
| Primary payers (rate)b | |||
| Publica | 58.7 | 72.6 | 107.2 |
| Privatec | 48.3 | 47.0 | 54.1 |
| Othera | 5.8 | 6.9 | 11.8 |
| Disposition of patient (rate)b | |||
| Death in hospitalc | 9.3 | 8.7 | 10.8 |
| Routine dischargee | 56.9 | 68.0 | 86.2 |
| Transfer, nonacute facility (eg, long-term care)a | 17.5 | 20.6 | 31.9 |
| Home health carea | 19.2 | 19.3 | 33.2 |
| Otherc | 10.2 | 9.5 | 11.0 |
a
Significant change over time, P < .001.
b
Rates expressed in number of discharges associated with LTMV per 100 000 pediatric nonnewborn discharges.
c
No significant change over time.
d
Charges converted to 2009 dollars using Medical Consumer Price Index.
e
Significant change over time, P < .01.