Analysis of the Hospitalization Costs for Aspiration Pneumonia in Japan

Key Points

• The study aims to estimate the nationwide hospitalization costs associated with aspiration pneumonia in Japan.
• Analyzed 187,233 cases of aspiration pneumonia using data from the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare.
• Calculated total hospitalization costs, including a fixed portion and additional variable charges.
• Focused on cases discharged or transferred in fiscal year 2023.
• Total hospitalization costs for aspiration pneumonia estimated at approximately 176.6 billion yen.
• Fixed portion estimated at 163.5 billion yen, constituting about 1% of overall hospitalization costs in Japan for the fiscal year.
• Noted low representation of advanced acute care hospitals in the primary care framework.