Information from the National Inpatient Sample Hospital Cost and Utilization Project database showed cervical spine surgeries increased by 64,000 between 2002 and 2009, and the average age of patients increased from 56.4 years to 58 years.
The average cost per patient increased by $4,531, a rise which may be due to an older patient population, according to the report.
More Articles on Spine:
New York Neurosurgery Department Announces Revenue Manger Job Opening
Dr. William Taylor Performs Minimally Invasive Scoliosis Procedure
Spine and Healthcare Reform: 3 Surgeons Weigh In
At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.