Figure 8: Average Length of Stay for Orthopedic IMD Beneficiaries, by Procedure and Health Status, 2003-2009
This image is excerpted from a U.S. GAO report:www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-583R
Medicare: Trends in Beneficiaries Served and Hospital Resources Used in Implantable Medical Device Procedures
Note: Lengths of stay are those of individuals who are age 65 and over. The average lengths of stay for orthopedic IMD beneficiaries in very poor health are not shown because relatively few beneficiaries were in this category.
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