Table V.
Unadjusted Mortality Rates and Median Total 30-Day Cost, by Readmission Destination
| All Diagnoses | Primary Hospital (n=626) | Different Hospital (n=259) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths during rehospitalization, n (%) | 37 (5.9) | --a | .22 |
| Deaths within 30 days of rehospitalization, n (%) | 53 (8.5) | 21 (8.1) | .86 |
| Total 30 day payments following rehospitalization in $, median (IQR) | 11,978 (7,377-20,475) | 11,168 (6,719-17,420) | .04 |
| Surgical Readmission Diagnoses | Primary Hospital (n=261) | Different Hospital (n=70) | |
| Death during rehospitalization, n (%) | 13 (5.0) | --a | .76 |
| Death within 30 days of rehospitalization, n (%) | 19 (7.3) | --a | .72 |
| Total 30 day payments following rehospitalization in $, median (IQR) | 11,562 (6,966-19,860) | 10,542 (6,273-16,744) | .40 |
| Medical Readmission Diagnoses | Primary Hospital (n=365) | Different Hospital (n=189) | |
| Death during rehospitalization, n (%) | 24 (6.6) | --a | .09 |
| Death within 30 days of rehospitalization, n (%) | 34 (9.3) | 15 (7.9) | .59 |
| Total 30 day payments following rehospitalization in $, median (IQR) | 12,376 (7,678-20,697) | 11,610 (7,052-17,420) | .03 |
%, indicates column percentage; $, indicates dollars (Unites States).
a
Exact cell size suppressed to protect patient confidentiality as n < 11.