Table 2. Length-of-stay and treatment charges for NAS patients.
| Median LOS | Interquartile range (LOS) | Average daily charges per patient | Median charges per patient | Per patient cost-to-charge ratio | Interquartile range (charges) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NICU | 24 | 24–52 | $4030 | $90 601 | $26 274 | $64 489–$128 135 |
| NTU | 26 | 26–42 | $2644 | $68 750 | $19 937 | $44 952–$92 548 |
| Lily's Place | 33 | 32–60 | $400 | $17 688a | $3933a,b | $9933–$20 033 |
Abbreviations: LOS, length of stay; NAS, neonatal abstinence syndrome; NICU, neonatal intensive care unit; NTU, neonatal therapeutic unit.
a
Lily’s Place calculations include a 1–3-day stay NTU.
b
Lily’s Place costs are determined inclusively.