Emergency department visits within 90 days of single-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion.
ACDF
Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion
Cost
Emergency department
Readmission
Risk factors
Spine
Journal
North American Spine Society journal
ISSN: 2666-5484
Titre abrégé: N Am Spine Soc J
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 9918335076906676
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Jun 2022
Jun 2022
Historique:
received:
03
05
2022
accepted:
05
05
2022
entrez:
31
5
2022
pubmed:
1
6
2022
medline:
1
6
2022
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
Postoperative readmissions are a commonly used metric for quality-of-care initiatives, but emergency department (ED) visits have received far less attention despite their substantial impact on patient satisfaction and healthcare spending. The current study described the incidence and timing of ED visits following single-level ACDF, determined predictive factors and reasons for ED utilization, and compared reimbursement for patients with and without ED use. Single-level ACDF procedures from 2010-2020 were identified in PearlDiver using CPT codes. Patients' age, sex, Elixhauser comorbidity index (ECI) score, region of the country, and insurance coverage were extracted. The incidence, timing, and primary diagnoses for 90-day ED visits and readmissions were determined, as well as total 90-day reimbursement. Variables were compared using univariate analysis and multivariate logistic regression. Out of 90,298 patients, 90-day ED visits were identified for 10,701 (11.9%), with the greatest incidence in postoperative weeks 1-2. Readmissions were identified for 3,325 (3.7%) patients. Independent predictors of ED utilization included younger age (OR 1.25 per 10-year decrease, p<0.001), greater ECI score (OR 1.40 per 2-point increase, p<0.001), and insurance type (relative to Medicare, Medicaid [OR 2.15, p<0.001] and commercial plans [OR 1.14, p=0.004]). In postoperative weeks 1-2, 51% of primary ED diagnoses involved the surgical site, while 23% involved the surgical site in weeks 3-13. Compared to patients without ED visits, those who visited the ED had 65% greater mean 90-day reimbursement (p<0.001). More than three times as many patients in the current study were found to present to the ED than be readmitted within ninety days of surgery. The identified predictive factors and reasons for ED visits can direct attention to high-risk patients and common postoperative issues. Additional postoperative counseling and integrated care pathways may reduce ED visits, thereby improving patient care and reducing healthcare spending.
Sections du résumé
Background
UNASSIGNED
Postoperative readmissions are a commonly used metric for quality-of-care initiatives, but emergency department (ED) visits have received far less attention despite their substantial impact on patient satisfaction and healthcare spending. The current study described the incidence and timing of ED visits following single-level ACDF, determined predictive factors and reasons for ED utilization, and compared reimbursement for patients with and without ED use.
Methods
UNASSIGNED
Single-level ACDF procedures from 2010-2020 were identified in PearlDiver using CPT codes. Patients' age, sex, Elixhauser comorbidity index (ECI) score, region of the country, and insurance coverage were extracted. The incidence, timing, and primary diagnoses for 90-day ED visits and readmissions were determined, as well as total 90-day reimbursement. Variables were compared using univariate analysis and multivariate logistic regression.
Results
UNASSIGNED
Out of 90,298 patients, 90-day ED visits were identified for 10,701 (11.9%), with the greatest incidence in postoperative weeks 1-2. Readmissions were identified for 3,325 (3.7%) patients. Independent predictors of ED utilization included younger age (OR 1.25 per 10-year decrease, p<0.001), greater ECI score (OR 1.40 per 2-point increase, p<0.001), and insurance type (relative to Medicare, Medicaid [OR 2.15, p<0.001] and commercial plans [OR 1.14, p=0.004]). In postoperative weeks 1-2, 51% of primary ED diagnoses involved the surgical site, while 23% involved the surgical site in weeks 3-13. Compared to patients without ED visits, those who visited the ED had 65% greater mean 90-day reimbursement (p<0.001).
Conclusions
UNASSIGNED
More than three times as many patients in the current study were found to present to the ED than be readmitted within ninety days of surgery. The identified predictive factors and reasons for ED visits can direct attention to high-risk patients and common postoperative issues. Additional postoperative counseling and integrated care pathways may reduce ED visits, thereby improving patient care and reducing healthcare spending.
Identifiants
pubmed: 35637647
doi: 10.1016/j.xnsj.2022.100122
pii: S2666-5484(22)00025-7
pmc: PMC9144013
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Pagination
100122Subventions
Organisme : NIA NIH HHS
ID : T35 AG049685
Pays : United States
Organisme : NCATS NIH HHS
ID : UL1 TR001863
Pays : United States
Informations de copyright
© 2022 The Author(s).
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
None.
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