Determining the Factors Associated With 30- and 90-day Readmissions Following Plastic Surgery Within the National Readmissions Database

摘要

PURPOSE: Previous studies have characterized factors associated with readmission following common plastic surgery procedures within 30 days postoperatively. However, with recent changes to the bundled payment plans, forcing medical systems to cover patient care up to 90 days postoperatively, it is imperative that a comprehensive analysis is performed in order to appreciate comorbidities associated with 30- and 90-day readmission. The National Readmission Database (NRD) is a powerful tool to look beyond the current literature at 90-day readmission rates as it provides readmission from over 50% of the population. This study utilized the NRD to describe the comorbidities associated with 30- and 90-day readmissions to help hospitals, healthcare mangers, and plastic surgeons improve patient outcomes and reduce bundled payment penalties.