HCUP Fact Book No. 6: Hospitalization in the United States, 2002 (continued)

Appendix: 2002 Statistics on Stays in U.S. Hospitals, Principal Diagnosis (continued)

Number of Discharges, Mean Length of Stay, Mean Charges, Percent Admitted from the ED, and Percent Died in the Hospital (continued)

Diseases of the Respiratory System

Clinical Classifications Software (CSS) Diagnosis Category and Number Number of Discharges Mean Length of Stay Mean Charges Percent Admitted from the ED Percent Died in the Hospital
122   Pneumonia 1,275,079 5.8 $18,400 69.9% 5.6%
123   Influenza 22,508 3.9 $10,300 59.6% 1.3%
124   Tonsillitis 32,128 2.0 $7,300 41.1% *
125   Acute bronchitis 207,971 3.2 $8,800 53.0% 0.2%
126   Other infections of upper respiratory tract (nose, throat, trachea) 82,254 2.7 $8,600 58.6% 0.1%
127   Chronic obstructive lung disease 619,309 5.1 $15,400 71.8% 2.6%
128   Asthma 404,483 3.3 $10,400 69.5% 0.3%
129   Aspiration pneumonitis (aspiration of stomach contents into lung) 188,555 8.7 $30,400 76.0% 18.3%
130   Pleurisy, pneumothorax, collapsed lung 108,422 6.9 $24,400 63.0% 4.2%
131   Adult respiratory failure or arrest 210,358 10.5 $48,500 75.3% 22.5%
132   Lung disease due to external agents 7,679 6.1 $23,000 63.6% 6.7%
133   Other lung disease 147,628 4.3 $16,900 62.0% 3.7%
134   Other upper respiratory disease (nose, throat, trachea) 46,932 3.7 $15,200 54.2% 0.6%

Diseases of the Digestive System

Clinical Classifications Software (CSS) Diagnosis Category and Number Number of Discharges Mean Length of Stay Mean Charges Percent Admitted from the ED Percent Died in the Hospital
135   Intestinal infection 152,088 4.1 $11,900 68.4% 1.4%
136   Disorders of teeth and jaw 26,683 2.5 $14,600 28.9% *
137   Diseases of mouth, excluding dental 19,121 4.3 $14,200 48.9% 0.9%
138   Disorders of esophagus (passage leading to stomach) 176,370 3.4 $13,800 61.0% 0.6%
139   Gastroduodenal (stomach or peptic) ulcer, without bleeding 46,046 6.1 $25,600 71.6% 3.8%
140   Inflammation of stomach or duodenum (first part of small intestine) 140,957 3.7 $12,900 71.4% 0.8%
141   Other disorders of stomach and duodenum (first part of small intestine) 55,351 5.1 $17,100 62.5% 1.4%
142   Appendicitis 285,996 3.2 $16,300 78.8% 0.2%
143   Abdominal hernia 175,629 4.4 $20,200 34.0% 1.3%
144   Regional enteritis and ulcerative colitis 81,789 6.1 $20,300 56.0% 0.7%
145   Intestinal obstruction without hernia 299,610 6.4 $21,100 74.8% 3.2%
146   Diverticulosis and diverticulitis 295,735 5.4 $19,100 65.8% 1.2%
147   Anal and rectal conditions 48,392 4.4 $15,300 52.0% 0.7%
148   Intestinal abscess and peritonitis (inflammation of abdominal cavity lining) 21,606 8.6 $33,000 60.7% 6.5%
149   Gallbladder disease 471,442 4.2 $20,300 57.4% 0.9%
150   Alcohol-related liver disease 67,547 6.7 $27,100 75.3% 10.0%
151   Other liver disease 105,105 6.3 $25,100 66.5% 8.7%
152   Pancreatic disorders other than diabetes 277,512 6.0 $21,200 78.0% 1.5%
153   Gastrointestinal bleeding 340,480 4.6 $17,000 74.5% 3.8%
154   Inflammation of stomach and intestines (noninfectious gastroenteritis) 157,364 2.8 $8,100 68.7% 0.3%
155   Other disorders of stomach or intestines 197,022 5.7 $20,600 47.7% 2.2%

Diseases of the Genitourinary System

Clinical Classifications Software (CSS) Diagnosis Category and Number Number of Discharges Mean Length of Stay Mean Charges Percent Admitted from the ED Percent Died in the Hospital
156   Kidney disease other than kidney failure 12,242 5.4 $19,800 38.7% 1.0%
157   Acute kidney failure 154,575 7.5 $25,600 67.2% 10.1%
158   Chronic kidney failure 21,073 5.5 $25,800 38.3% 5.9%
159   Urinary infections 455,624 4.6 $12,800 73.5% 1.6%
160   Kidney stones 191,055 2.3 $11,300 63.5% 0.1%
161   Other diseases of kidney and ureters (passage to bladder from kidney) 48,291 4.5 $17,400 36.8% 1.1%
162   Other diseases of bladder and urethra (passage from bladder) 29,696 4.1 $16,400 27.3% 1.0%
163   Ill-defined symptoms of urinary disease 36,828 3.5 $12,500 52.3% 1.0%
164   Hyperplasia (enlargement of prostate) 92,997 2.7 $11,200 8.3% 0.2%
165   Inflammation of male genitals 23,262 4.0 $11,400 61.3% *
166   Other male genital disorders 13,791 3.2 $16,200 42.4% 0.9%
167   Non-cancerous breast conditions 26,353 2.3 $13,000 19.8% *
168   Inflammatory diseases of female pelvic organs 66,934 3.4 $13,300 41.2% 0.1%
169   Endometriosis 87,464 2.6 $12,600 5.0% *
170   Prolapse of female genital organs 151,177 2.3 $12,400 * 0.0%
171   Menstrual disorders 113,015 2.3 $10,900 8.2% *
172   Ovarian cyst 64,958 2.5 $12,300 32.3% *
173   Menopausal disorders 12,410 2.8 $12,200 15.0% *
174   Female infertility 549 2.0 $10,200 * *
175   Other female genital disorders 105,320 2.6 $12,600 11.9% 0.2%

Complications of Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Puerperium

Clinical Classifications Software (CSS) Diagnosis Category and Number Number of Discharges Mean Length of Stay Mean Charges Percent Admitted from the ED Percent Died in the Hospital
176   Contraceptive or procreative management (birth control or helping with conception) 2,245 1.6 $11,000 * *
177   Spontaneous abortion 22,621 1.4 $7,600 71.1% *
178   Induced abortion 8,191 1.8 $8,400 41.1% *
179   Complications following abortion 2,914 2.5 $9,900 73.7% *
180   Ectopic (abdominal or tubal) pregnancy 32,504 2.1 $12,200 72.7% *
181   Other complications of pregnancy 450,486 2.5 $6,900 19.3% 0.0%
182   Hemorrhage during pregnancy, abruptio placenta, placenta previa (bleeding and placenta disorders during pregnancy) 56,748 4.3 $11,100 11.1% *
183   Hypertension (high blood pressure) during pregnancy 213,735 3.5 $9,800 7.8% 0.0%
184   Early or threatened labor 241,708 3.3 $8,300 8.4% *
185   Prolonged pregnancy 225,298 2.3 $6,800 * *
186   Diabetes or high blood glucose during pregnancy 91,227 2.6 $7,200 7.9% *
187   Malposition, malpresentation (breech birth and other disorders of baby's position during birth) 174,666 3.3 $9,800 4.6% *
188   Obstructed labor or fetopelvic disproportion 111,380 3.1 $9,600 3.3% *
189   Previous cesarean section (C-section) 393,615 2.9 $9,000 3.9% *
190   Fetal distress and abnormal forces of labor 236,234 2.9 $9,100 5.4% *
191   Polyhydramnios (excess amniotic fluid) and other problems of amniotic cavity 194,968 3.4 $8,700 6.9% *
192   Umbilical cord complication 231,926 2.0 $5,700 5.2% *
193   Trauma to vulva (external female genitals) and perineum (area between anus and vagina) due to childbirth 804,199 2.0 $5,700 * *
194   Forceps delivery 52,400 2.1 $6,300 4.7% *
195   Other maternal complications of birth and puerperium (period after childbirth) 693,752 2.6 $7,800 8.4% 0.0%
196   Normal pregnancy and/or delivery 402,114 2.0 $5,600 7.5% *

Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue

Clinical Classifications Software (CSS) Diagnosis Category and Number Number of Discharges Mean Length of Stay Mean Charges Percent Admitted from the ED Percent Died in the Hospital
197   Skin and subcutaneous tissue infections 427,234 4.9 $12,700 61.0% 0.5%
198   Other inflammations of skin 10,254 5.8 $18,400 54.3% 2.7%
199   Chronic ulcer of skin 67,345 10.6 $27,500 38.7% 3.0%
200   Other skin disorders 17,062 3.6 $14,600 20.5% *

Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue

Clinical Classifications Software (CSS) Diagnosis Category and Number Number of Discharges Mean Length of Stay Mean Charges Percent Admitted from the ED Percent Died in the Hospital
201   Infective arthritis and osteomyelitis (bone infection) 78,787 9.2 $29,400 39.8% 1.2%
202   Rheumatoid arthritis 22,220 4.3 $20,600 29.3% 0.8%
203   Osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease) 553,022 4.1 $27,300 2.4% 0.1%
204   Other non-traumatic joint disorders 48,572 3.3 $13,700 41.3% 0.3%
205   Spondylosis, intervertebral disc disorders (back problems, disorders of intervertebral discs and bones in spinal column) 633,717 3.1 $21,100 18.4% 0.2%
206   Osteoporosis (loss of bone due to insufficient calcium) 1,046 5.4 $13,200 41.7% *
207   Pathological fracture (fracture of bone weakened by disease) 73,351 6.2 $21,000 55.9% 2.1%
208   Acquired foot deformities 7,450 2.2 $13,700 2.2% *
209   Other acquired deformities 38,481 4.5 $37,700 4.5% 0.3%
210   Systemic lupus erythematosus (a form of chronic rheumatic disease) and connective tissue disorders 22,232 7.0 $27,700 50.8% 2.6%
211   Other connective tissue disease 127,240 4.1 $15,300 47.0% 0.8%
212   Other bone disease and musculoskeletal deformities 96,247 3.6 $24,700 22.3% 0.2%

Congenital Anomalies

Clinical Classifications Software (CSS) Diagnosis Category and Number Number of Discharges Mean Length of Stay Mean Charges Percent Admitted from the ED Percent Died in the Hospital
213   Cardiac and circulatory birth defects 39,618 8.9 $71,400 11.4% 2.9%
214   Digestive birth defects 21,026 6.6 $28,200 31.4% 0.7%
215   Genitourinary birth defects 12,691 4.0 $20,400 15.0% *
216   Nervous system birth defects 6,181 6.9 $35,300 14.5% 1.3%
217   Other birth defects 49,512 4.8 $30,600 5.5% 0.6%

Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period (around the time of birth)

Clinical Classifications Software (CSS) Diagnosis Category and Number Number of Discharges Mean Length of Stay Mean Charges Percent Admitted from the ED Percent Died in the Hospital
218   Newborn infant 4,154,780 3.1 $5,200 0.1% 0.3%
219   Premature birth and low birthweight 21,898 24.2 $79,300 * 6.1%
220   Intrauterine hypoxia and birth asphyxia (lack of oxygen to baby in uterus or during birth) 409 15.6 $72,800 * 27.5%
221   Infant respiratory distress syndrome 8,144 24.2 $91,400 * 3.9%
222   Hemolytic jaundice and perinatal jaundice (infant jaundice following birth) 38,729 2.1 $4,200 13.0% *
223   Birth trauma * 4.9 $24,900 * *
224   Other conditions occurring around the time of birth 55,102 7.3 $27,500 28.7% 1.7%

Injury and Poisoning

Clinical Classifications Software (CSS) Diagnosis Category and Number Number of Discharges Mean Length of Stay Mean Charges Percent Admitted from the ED Percent Died in the Hospital
225   Joint disorders and dislocations due to trauma 40,540 2.8 $18,000 29.8% 0.2%
226   Hip fracture 306,228 6.5 $26,400 80.0% 3.2%
227   Spinal cord injury 12,010 12.8 $76,800 77.4% 6.0%
228   Skull and face fractures 50,483 3.6 $20,800 75.5% 0.6%
229   Fracture of arm 151,123 3.2 $16,400 71.6% 0.4%
230   Fracture of leg 263,058 4.6 $22,000 73.5% 0.5%
231   Other fractures 167,690 5.5 $20,900 76.6% 1.5%
232   Sprains and strains 55,439 2.4 $10,800 40.1% *
233   Brain injury 152,384 6.7 $38,100 83.1% 10.0%
234   Crushing injury or internal injury 100,873 6.9 $37,900 85.5% 4.3%
235   Open wounds of head, neck, and trunk 45,831 2.8 $15,500 84.9% 0.7%
236   Open wounds of arms and legs 52,218 3.5 $16,000 75.9% 0.2%
237   Complication of medical device, implant or graft 589,077 5.7 $31,200 33.1% 1.9%
238   Complications of surgical procedures or medical care 435,557 6.2 $21,800 46.0% 1.6%
239   Superficial injury, bruise 54,961 3.2 $10,400 78.9% 0.5%
240   Burns 28,867 8.5 $39,200 47.0% 3.0%
241   Poisoning by psychiatric drugs 69,784 2.4 $10,200 87.2% 0.8%
242   Poisoning by other medications and drugs 136,215 2.8 $11,500 85.8% 1.3%
243   Poisoning by substances other than medicine 23,863 2.9 $13,200 78.0% 1.6%
244   Other injuries 97,523 3.2 $13,800 74.5% 2.3%

Symptoms, Signs, and Ill-defined Conditions and Factors Influencing Health Status

Clinical Classifications Software (CSS) Diagnosis Category and Number Number of Discharges Mean Length of Stay Mean Charges Percent Admitted from the ED Percent Died in the Hospital
245   Syncope (fainting) 262,885 2.9 $11,800 82.4% 0.3%
246   Fever of unknown origin 73,525 3.6 $10,900 61.1% 0.5%
247   Lymphadenitis (inflamed lymph nodes) 17,670 3.2 $11,500 48.1% *
248   Gangrene 48,089 10.8 $40,000 30.0% 5.8%
249   Shock 4,607 5.5 $25,600 73.7% 51.5%
250   Nausea and vomiting 48,178 3.2 $9,100 60.9% 0.7%
251   Abdominal pain 206,810 2.8 $9,600 69.6% 0.4%
252   Malaise (physical discomfort) and fatigue 22,741 4.1 $9,400 67.1% 0.9%
253   Allergic reactions 21,986 2.9 $9,000 69.0% 0.4%
254   Rehabilitation care, fitting of prostheses, and adjustment of devices 480,478 12.3 $21,200 1.4% 0.6%
255   Administrative/social admission * * $7,700 * *
256   Medical examination/evaluation 10,405 2.5 $3,900 6.7% *
257   Other aftercare 48,314 8.0 $16,500 2.6% 4.3%
258   Other screening 2,964 1.8 $6,400 42.8% *
259   Residual codes, unclassified 78,340 3.6 $13,300 43.6% 1.9%

AHRQ Publication No. 05-0056
Current as of June 2005

Internet Citation:

Merrill CT, Elixhauser A. Hospitalization in the United States, 2002: HCUP Fact Book No. 6. AHRQ Publication No. 05-0056, June 2005. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD. http://www.ahrq.gov/data/hcup/factbk6/

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