title: Study provides LOS benchmark data on 57 conditions, by ICD-9 and DRG codes.
abstract: Data Library: Length-of-stay benchmarks by ICD-9, DRG codes, managed care vs. FFS. A new study comparing thousands of discharges within 57 different categories shows HMO lengths of stay similar to FFS. The data come from practicing surgeons' opinions and guidelines from actuarial firm Milliman & Robertson. See how your rates compare.
mesh_terms: D019985:Benchmarking; D003625:Data Collection; D003953:Diagnosis-Related Groups / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D018588:Fee-for-Service Plans / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006279:Health Maintenance Organizations / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000145:classification*; D014481:United States