Table 3 Sensitivity analysis of RBC transfusion episode payments by time frame
From: Outpatient red blood cell transfusion payments among patients on chronic dialysis
Mean payments (SD) | Base case | Drop top 1% and bottom $0 patients | Narrow window | Broad window |
|---|---|---|---|---|
(N = 7,049) | (N = 4,844) | (N = 7,049) | (N = 7,049) | |
Screening/monitoring | $193 (615) | $214 (451) | $172 (598) | $225 (712) |
Acquisition/administration | $615 (1,237) | $696 (701) | $615 (1,237) | $615 (1,237) |
Complication | $75 (1,317) | $86 (1,541) | $56 (1,149) | $120 (1,521) |
Total payment per RBC transfusion | $854 (2,060) | $971 (1,982) | $814 (1,940) | $931 (2,239) |