Charges for Distal Radius Fracture Fixation Are Affected by Fracture Pattern, Location of Service, and Anesthesia Type.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study sought to characterize charges associated with operative treatment of distal radius fractures and identify sources of variation contributing to overall cost.

Methods

A retrospective study was performed using the New York Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System database from 2009-2017. Outpatient claims were identified using the International Classification of Diseases-9/10-Clinical Modification diagnosis codes for distal radius fixation surgery. A multivariable mixed model regression was performed to identify variables contributing to total charges of the claim, including patient demographics, anesthesia method, surgery location (ambulatory surgery center [ASC] versus a hospital outpatient department [HOPD], operation time, insurance type, Ch

SUBMITTER: Goodman AD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9793609 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature