Table 1.
Baseline Characteristics of Patients who underwent Emergent Repair for Upper Gastrointestinal Perforations due to Peptic Ulcer Disease.
| Variable | Private N = 9868 | Medicaid N = 4999 | Uninsured N = 6138 | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | <.0001 | |||
| 18–34 years | 1348 (13.7) | 860 (17.2) | 1468 (23.9) | |
| 35–44 years | 1490 (15.1) | 1015 (20.3) | 1368 (22.3) | |
| 45–54 years | 3319 (33.6) | 1621 (32.4) | 2123 (34.6) | |
| 55–64 years | 3712 (37.6) | 1503 (30.1) | 1179 (19.2) | |
| Male | 5105 (51.7) | 3068 (61.4) | 4343 (70.8) | <.0001 |
| White | 6764 (68.5) | 2629 (52.6) | 3261 (53.1) | <.0001 |
| Elixhauser Index | <.0001 | |||
| Elixhauser Index = 0 | 2643 (26.8) | 1218 (24.4) | 2059 (33.5) | |
| Elixhauser Index = 1 | 2291 (23.2) | 1034 (20.7) | 1659 (27) | |
| Elixhauser Index = 2 | 1903 (19.3) | 844 (16.9) | 1070 (17.4) | |
| Elixhauser Index, ≥3 | 3031 (30.7) | 1903 (38.1) | 1349 (22) | |
According to HCUP, Medicaid (Government) includes patients covered by fee-for-service and managed care Medicaid; Private insurance includes Blue Cross, commercial carriers, private health maintenance organizations (HMOs) and preferred provider organizations (PPOs); Uninsured includes an insurance status of self-pay or no charge.