Surgeons and Surgical Trainees Underestimate the Total Charges and Reimbursements Associated With Commonly Performed General Surgery Procedures

摘要

INTRODUCTION: Surgical care contributes significantly to the fiscal challenges facing the US health care system. Multiple studies have demonstrated surgeons' lack of awareness of the costs associated with individual portions of surgical care, namely operating room supplies. We sought to assess surgeon and trainee awareness of the comprehensive charges and reimbursements associated with procedures they perform.