Distribution and Determinants of 90-Day Payments for Multilevel Posterior Lumbar Fusion: A Medicare Analysis

Conclusions:
The average 90-day payment per patient from Medicare was $35,878 with several factors such as levels of surgery, comorbidities, and development of complications influencing the cost. The study also identifies the risks and costs associated with complications and readmissions and emphasize the significant effect these would have on bundled payments (additional burden of up to 192% the cost of an average uncomplicated procedure over 90 days).
Level of Evidence:
Level 3.

Source: Journal of Spinal Disorders and Techniques - March 30, 2018 Category: Surgery Tags: Primary Research Source Type: research