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- The study estimates the costs associated with hospital admissions and outpatient surgeries for achondroplasia using 2017 data from representative databases.
- A total of 1985 hospital admissions for achondroplasia were identified, with neonatal care being the most common for children and musculoskeletal issues for adults.
- Average inpatient costs were significantly higher than the US mean, at $19,959, with children aged 5-14 making up the majority of outpatient procedures, highlighting the condition's serious and ongoing health needs.
Article Abstract
To estimate the cost of US hospital admissions and outpatient surgeries associated with achondroplasia. Using 2017 data from nationally representative databases, this study identifies hospital admissions and outpatient encounters with an achondroplasia diagnosis. Descriptive measures are reported. There were 1985 achondroplasia admissions nationwide. The most frequent admissions were neonatal care (33.7%) in children and musculoskeletal (22.7%) in adults. Average hospital length of stay was 6.8 days, 2.2 days longer than the US mean. Total mean inpatient costs were US$19,959, $7789 greater than the US mean. In the outpatient setting, children 5-14 years accounted for 56.9% of procedures. Achondroplasia is a serious condition with a wide range of lifelong complications frequently requiring hospitalization and surgical intervention.
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