Table 1 Patient characteristics
From: Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration: a departmental financial comparison in a rural hospital
HO | IR | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Mean Age | 66.3 | 65.0 | 0.5127 |
% Males | 55.9 | 46.2 | 0.1309 |
Mean BMI | 28.6 | 34.3 | < 0.0001 |
Diagnostic Rate | 97.8% | 94.5% | N/a |
Median Charges (Interquartile Range) | $413 ($192–$2050) | $5254 ($4328–$6227) | < 0.0001 |
Median Payments (Interquartile Range) | $1109 ($119–$1408) | $1392 ($1122–$3695) | < 0.0001 |