Modifiable Risk Factors Increase Length of Stay and 90-Day Cost of Care After Shoulder Arthroplasty

Baseline health conditions can negatively impact cost of care and risk of complications after joint replacement, necessitating additional care and incurring higher costs. Bundled payments have been utilized for hip and knee replacement and CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) is testing bundled payments for upper extremity arthroplasty. The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of pre-defined modifiable risk factors (MRF) on total encounter charges, hospital length of stay (LOS), related emergency department (ED) visits and charges, and related hospital readmissions within 90 days after shoulder arthroplasty.
Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research