Table 5. Percentage of Total Cost by Cost Center Group and Specific Cost Center in 1973 and 1978.
| Cost Center Group and Specific Cost Center | Percentage of Total-1973 | Percentage of Total-1978 |
|---|---|---|
| General Services | 52.1 | 49.3 |
| Operation and Maintenance of Plant | 4.9 | 5.6 |
| Administration and General | 10.8 | 11.4 |
| Housekeeping | 3.4 | 3.0 |
| Dietary and Cafeteria | 6.0 | 4.7 |
| Ancillary Services | 24.1 | 26.7 |
| Operating Room, Recovery Room, and Anesthesiology | 5.9 | 6.0 |
| Labor and Delivery Room | 1.0 | 0.9 |
| Radiology | 4.0 | 4.4 |
| Laboratory | 6.6 | 6.5 |
| Inhalation Therapy | 1.3 | 1.5 |
| Physical Therapy | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| All Other | 4.6 | 6.7 |
| Inpatient Services | 19.9 | 20.1 |
| Adult and Pediatrics and Nursing Administration | 20.3 | 17.0 |
| Special Care Units | 2.5 | 3.2 |
| Outpatient Services1 | 2.6 | 2.8 |
| Other Cost Centers | 1.2 | 1.3 |
1
Outpatient Services costs were measured using a 40 percent smaller sample than that used for other services, due to under-reporting.