Table 2 Mean cost (in AU$) of imaging and pathology tests performed per patient, with additional cost by complication status in AU$
No complications N = 405 | Minor only N = 73 | Major, at least one N = 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|
Imaging | |||
Mean cost (SD) | 88.9 (101.8) | 201.7 (251.3) | 337.4 (299.4) |
Additional costa, unadjusted (95% CI) | Reference | + 112.8 (76.3–149.4) | + 248.5 (185.7–311.4) |
Additional cost, adjustedb (95% CI) | Reference | + 103.7 (66.2–141.1) | + 231.4 (167.4–295.5) |
Pathology | |||
Mean cost (SD) | 97.7 (83.6) | 250.3 (285.5) | 329.0 (323.8) |
Additional costa, unadjusted (95% CI) | Reference | + 152.7 (115.7–189.6) | + 231.3 (167.6–295.0) |
Additional cost, adjustedb 95% CI) | Reference | + 136.3 (98.0–174.5) | + 217.2 (151.8–282.6) |