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Residents of Summit County, Colo., want to reduce the unit service cost difference between their county and the Denver Metro area.
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Medical service cost comparisons, Summit County vs. Denver metro
Leif Associates analyzed payment to providers for services in Summit County compared with the Denver metro in 2015 and 2016 using data from the state's all payer claims database and from five self-funded employers in the county. The following represent the amount paid to providers per unit of service.
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| Service | Procedure | Summit County | Denver Metro |
|---|---|---|---|
| inpatient | Knee & Lower Leg Procedures Except Foot | $53,687 | $34,262 |
| inpatient | Vaginal Delivery | $7,953 | $7,832 |
| inpatient | Hip & Femur Procedures For Trauma Except Joint Replacement | $42,083 | $38,637 |
| inpatient | Cesarean Delivery | $20,094 | $13,233 |
| inpatient | Major Small & Large Bowel Procedures | $64,949 | $33,334 |
| inpatient | Craniotomy For Trauma | $256,066 | $97,413 |
| inpatient | Knee Joint Replacement | $48,162 | $25,554 |
| inpatient | Major Chest & Respiratory Trauma | $24,843 | $19,958 |
| inpatient | Other Musculoskeletal System & Connective Tissue Diagnoses | $17,805 | $23,605 |
| inpatient | Dorsal & Lumbar Fusion Proc Except For Curvature Of Back | $185,172 | $67,308 |
| inpatient | Musculoskeletal & Other Procedures For Multiple Significant Trauma | $78,728 | $152,408 |
| inpatient | Other Digestive System & Abdominal Procedures | $75,393 | $30,701 |
| inpatient | Disorders Of Pancreas Except Malignancy | $23,590 | $14,793 |
| inpatient | Cervical Spinal Fusion & Other Back/Neck Proc Exc Disc Excis/Decomp | $70,668 | $42,256 |
| inpatient | Other Digestive System Diagnoses | $16,261 | $16,025 |
| inpatient | Hip Joint Replacement | $33,587 | $25,105 |
| inpatient | Other Musculoskeletal System & Connective Tissue Procedures | $48,382 | $33,014 |
| inpatient | Respiratory System Diagnosis W Ventilator Support 96+ Hours | $92,342 | $84,632 |
| inpatient | Intestinal Obstruction | $11,657 | $11,408 |
| inpatient | Osteomyelitis, Septic Arthritis & Other Musculoskeletal Infections | $58,077 | $19,717 |
| Outpatient - hospitals | Integral Procedure - Pulse Oximetry | $252 | $136 |
| Outpatient - hospitals | Fasciectomy, Partial Palmar | $9,159 | $1,100 |
| Outpatient - hospitals | Septoplasty or Submucous Resection | $2,415 | $1,554 |
| Outpatient - hospitals | Remove Implant Deep Wire Pin Screw Plate | $3,172 | $3,190 |
| Outpatient - hospitals | Biopsy, breast | $1,836 | $1,747 |
| Outpatient - hospitals | Tonsillectomy And Adenoidectomy | $5,723 | $1,921 |
| Outpatient - hospitals | Fasciectomy, Partial Palmar | $7,691 | $2,373 |
| Outpatient - hospitals | Laparoscopy, Surgical | $11,333 | $3,890 |
| Outpatient - hospitals | Injection, Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid | $580 | $960 |
| Outpatient - hospitals | Laser Vaporization Of Prostate | $10,534 | $2,330 |
| Outpatient - hospitals | Hysteroscopy, Surgical | $8,750 | $2,479 |
| Outpatient - hospitals | Laparoscopy, Surgical | $9,221 | $3,817 |
| Outpatient - hospitals | Arthrodesis, Thumb Joint | $2,269 | $0 |
| Outpatient - hospitals | Umbilical Hernia Repair | $5,652 | $2,310 |
| Outpatient - hospitals | Sling Operation For Stress Incontinence | $6,943 | $2,524 |
| Outpatient - hospitals | Injection For Hysterosalpingography | $716 | $553 |
| Outpatient - hospitals | Laparoscopy, Surgical | $5,517 | $2,921 |
| Outpatient - hospitals | Injection Anesthetic Agent | $4,372 | $959 |
| Outpatient - hospitals | Colporrhaphy Anterior | $6,025 | $1,835 |
| Outpatient - hospitals | Cystoscopy w/ Insert Ureter Stent | $5,409 | $1,863 |
| Outpatient - ambulatory | Colonoscopy, Flexible | $1,615 | $1,083 |
| Outpatient - ambulatory | Colonoscopy With Biopsy | $1,704 | $1,252 |
| Outpatient - ambulatory | Injection, Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid | $1,275 | $836 |
| Outpatient - ambulatory | Remove Implant Deep Wire Pin Screw Plate | $2,949 | $1,760 |
| Outpatient - ambulatory | Arthroscopy, Knee | $3,893 | $2,489 |
| Outpatient - ambulatory | Arthroscopically Aided Anterior, Cruciate Ligament | $7,427 | $4,112 |
| Outpatient - ambulatory | Injection, Paraverterbral Facet Joint | $1,671 | $872 |
| Outpatient - ambulatory | Neurolysis/Transposit Median | $2,198 | $1,668 |
| Outpatient - ambulatory | Endoscopy, Upper GI w/ Biopsy | $1,306 | $1,186 |
| Outpatient - ambulatory | Open Treatment Of Distal Radial Fracture | $5,564 | $4,458 |
| Outpatient - ambulatory | Colonoscopy, w/ Lesion Abrasion | $1,979 | $1,211 |
| Outpatient - ambulatory | Repair Initial Inguinal Hernia | $3,493 | $2,866 |
| Outpatient - ambulatory | Arthroscopy, Shoulder | $5,736 | $2,909 |
| Outpatient - ambulatory | Tendon Sheath Incision | $1,689 | $1,453 |
| Outpatient - ambulatory | Hallux Valgus (Bunion) Correction | $3,787 | $2,435 |
| Outpatient - ambulatory | Cataract Removal with Insertion of Lens Prosthesis | $2,764 | $1,827 |
| Outpatient - ambulatory | Arthroscopy, Ankle | $4,423 | $2,152 |
| Outpatient - ambulatory | Injection, Paraverterbral Facet Joint | $2,203 | $824 |
| Outpatient - ambulatory | Open Treatment Of Clavicle Fracture | $5,836 | $4,391 |
| Outpatient - ambulatory | Umbilical Hernia Repair | $5,753 | $2,574 |
| Outpatient - ambulatory | Radiology, CT Scans | $1,861 | $928 |
| Outpatient - ambulatory | Professional Services | $1,647 | $631 |
| Outpatient - ambulatory | Cardiology Services | $1,253 | $1,103 |
| Outpatient - ambulatory | Pharmacy | $1,109 | $629 |
| Outpatient - ambulatory | Radiology, Diagnostic | $301 | $371 |
| Outpatient - ambulatory | Radiology, Mammography | $173 | $148 |
| Outpatient - ambulatory | Radiology, Nuclear Medicine | $1,674 | $1,330 |
| Outpatient - ambulatory | Radiology, Oncological | $1,028 | $890 |
| Outpatient - ambulatory | Laboratory | $170 | $99 |
| Outpatient - ambulatory | Radiology, Ultrasound | $524 | $352 |
| Outpatient - ambulatory | Ambulance | $25,087 | $6,238 |
| Outpatient - ambulatory | Ambulatory Surgical Care | $8,366 | $1,883 |
| Outpatient - ambulatory | IV Therapy | $617 | $243 |
| Outpatient - ambulatory | Blood Products | $896 | $849 |
| Outpatient - ambulatory | Pulmonary Services | $369 | $182 |
| Outpatient - ambulatory | Physical Therapy | $24 | $105 |
| Outpatient - ambulatory | Visit | $136 | $176 |
| Outpatient - ambulatory | Anesthesia | $707 | $724 |
| Outpatient - ambulatory | Speech Therapy | $222 | $165 |
| Outpatient - ambulatory | Psychiatric/Psychological Treatments | $76 | $435 |
| Outpatient - ambulatory | Occupational Therapy | $99 | $102 |
| Outpatient - ambulatory | Respiratory Services | $143 | $1,009 |
| Outpatient - ambulatory | Med/Surg Supplies | $101 | $488 |
| Outpatient - ambulatory | Preventive Services | $64 | $21 |
| Outpatient - ambulatory | Intensive outpatient services - Chemical dependence | $2 | $715 |
| Outpatient - ambulatory | Other/Unclassified | $966 | $474 |