An economic analysis of liver transplantation. Costs, insurance coverage, and reimbursement.
Liver transplantation is an expensive surgical procedure. In 1988, the median procedure charge was $145,795. Charges varied according to numerous prognostic variables. Insurance reimbursement often fell short of billed charges. Nonetheless, relative to other medical and surgical procedures, liver transplantation is cost-effective.
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Department of Health Sciences Research, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005249:Fees and Charges; D017048:Health Care Costs; D006801:Humans; D007349:Insurance, Health, Reimbursement / Q000191:economics; D016031:Liver Transplantation / Q000191:economics*; D008875:Middle Aged; D014481:United States