Lumbar Laminotomy: Variables Affecting 90-day Overall Reimbursement

This study assessed a large cohort of lumbar laminotomies/diskectomies and found substantial variations in reimbursement/cost to the healthcare system. The largest increase in reimbursement was associated with admission (with the index procedure or readmission), followed by insurance type, postoperative adverse events, and postoperative emergency department visits. These results highlight the need to balance inpatient versus outpatient surgeries while limiting postoperative readmissions to minimize the costs associated with healthcare delivery.PMID:38064482 | DOI:10.5435/JAAOS-D-23-00365

Source: The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons - December 8, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Scott J Halperin Meera M Dhodapkar Michael Gouzoulis Maxwell Laurans Arya Varthi Jonathan N Grauer Source Type: research