National Statistics For This Procedure GroupThe statistics apply to all procedures related to Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) including:

- Emphysema ... non-surgical care
- Bronchitis chronic ... non-surgical care
- COPD ... non-surgical care and possibly other procedures

  • Number of cases for this procedure group : 445,813
  • Number of hospitals reporting cases for this procedure group : 5,167
  • Average list price for this procedure group : $17,300
  • Average negotiated price : $6,800
  • Average length of stay : 5

Hospital Where This Procedure GroupThe statistics apply to all procedures related to Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) including:

- Emphysema ... non-surgical care
- Bronchitis chronic ... non-surgical care
- COPD ... non-surgical care and possibly other procedures
Is Most Commonly Performed

  • SOUTHCOAST HOSPITALS GROUP INC
    363 Highland Ave Fall River, MA 2720
  • Cases per year: 919
  • List price: $12,000
  • Negotiated price: $8,000
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What is...
Emphysema ... non-surgical care ?

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a term referring to two lung diseases, chronic bronchitis and emphysema, that interfere with normal breathing. Both conditions frequently co-exist, so physicians prefer the term COPD. The term does not include similar obstructive diseases such as asthma. Medicines are often used to control symptoms or to reverse acute exacerbations. COPD in all forms typically progresses if a patient (typically a smoker) doesn't stop smoking. Bronchodilators, nebulizers and corticosteroids have also been effective. Oxygen therapy may be necessary to prolong the life of sufferers who have significant lung dysfunction.


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