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 The charges listed below represent average national hospital costs for these conditions during a single hospitalization; some of these conditions might involve multiple hospitalizations over time.
Condition |
2005 Inpatient Charges |
Regular birth without complicating diagnoses |
$5,980 |
Child bronchitis |
$6,569 |
Adult fractures, sprains, dislocations arm/leg |
$9,442 |
Adult diabetes |
$10,931 |
Psychoses |
$11,426 |
C-section birth without complications |
$12,159 |
Appendectomy without complications |
$13,395 |
Heart failure and shock |
$13,682 |
Adult pneumonia with complications |
$14,384 |
Medical back problems |
$16,463 |
Coronary bypass with cardiac catheterization |
$81,334 |
Source: Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company – Current Trends In Health Care and Dental Costs Utilization 2004 Edition. |
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