Table 3.
Number of complications and adjusted* mean difference for pancreatic resection hospitalization costs.
Number of Complications | Mean Cost Differences | 95% Cl | P value | |
---|---|---|---|---|
None (reference) | ||||
1 | $7,938 | $7,154 | $8,721 | <0.001 |
2 | $21,351 | $19,072 | $23,630 | <0.001 |
3 | $42,817 | $38,193 | $47,441 | <0.001 |
4 | $58,839 | $51,667 | $66,011 | <0.001 |
>5 | $105,294 | $88,879 | $121,909 | <0.001 |
CI, confidence interval.
Adjusted for age, race, sex, severity of illness, Elixhauser comorbidity index, operation year, type, and approach, and payer.