ECONOMIC-IMPACT OF UROLITHIASIS IN THE UNITED-STATES

被引:96
作者
CLARK, JY
THOMPSON, IM
OPTENBERG, SA
机构
[1] BROOKE ARMY MED CTR,DEPT SURG,UROL SERV,SAN ANTONIO,TX 78234
[2] HLTH SERV COMMAND,CLIN INVEST ACTIV,SAN ANTONIO,TX
关键词
COST CONTROL; URINARY CALCULI; LITHIASIS; HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS; EMPLOYEE; KIDNEY CALCULI;
D O I
10.1016/S0022-5347(01)66680-1
中图分类号
R5 [内科学]; R69 [泌尿科学(泌尿生殖系疾病)];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
Purpose: We determined the economic costs to individuals in 1993 for the evaluation and treatment of upper urinary tract calculi. Materials and Methods: Hospital discharge statistics, prevalence data for urolithiasis and the relative frequency of surgical treatments from Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services claims data were assessed. Results: The total charges for evaluation, hospitalization and treatment were estimated to be $1.23 billion per year. Professional charges for those who were hospitalized were estimated to be $183 million. Outpatient evaluation of urolithiasis was expected to cost $278 million. Indirect costs for lost wages were estimated to be $139 million. Conclusions: The total annual cost for urolithiasis in the United States is estimated to be $1.83 billion.
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页码:2020 / 2024
页数:5
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