Table 1.
Hospice Admission Diagnoses (N=241)
| Category | No. (%) | ICD-9 Description |
|---|---|---|
| Cancer | 75 (31.1%) | Malignant neoplasm |
| Uncertain or unspecified neoplasm | ||
| Neurodegenerative | 55 (22.8%) | Mental disorders |
| Parkinson’s and other cerebral degenerations | ||
| Cardiovascular | 52 (21.6%) | Heart disease |
| Stroke | ||
| Aneurysm or aortic dissection | ||
| Organ Failure | 36 (14.9%) | Pulmonary diseases |
| Respiratory abnormality not elsewhere classified | ||
| Gastrointestinal and liver disease | ||
| Renal disease | ||
| Frailty/debility | 23 (9.5%) | Adult failure to thrive |
| Debility not otherwise specified |