Table 2.
Adjusted* mean differences in healthcare costs for pancreatic resection hospitalizations with adverse perioperative outcomes and volume status.
Mean Cost Differences | 95% Cl | P-value | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Complications | $16,815 | $15,582 | $18,047 | <0.001 |
Prolonged length of stay | $19,822 | $18,557 | $21,087 | <0.001 |
Readmissions | $2,671 | $2,137 | $3,205 | <0.001 |
In-hospital death | $41,596 | $34,484 | $48,707 | <0.001 |
High-volume center | β$1,175 | β$3,254 | $904 | 0.27 |
CI, confidence interval;
Adjusted for age, sex, severity of illness, Elixhauser comorbidity index, operation year, type, and approach, and payer.