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The initial ICD implantation costs range from $28,500 to $55,200*, with an annual follow-up cost from $4,800 to $17,000. Most insurance companies will cover these fees. *Systematic Review of ICD Costs and Outcomes (2006, Peter W. Groeneveld, MD, MS).
The average cost per day per patient in the ICU has been calculated to be about $2,401. There has been rising concern on the increasing health costs in the country. This is particularly seen in terminally ill patients, whose death seems imminent.These patients are often admitted into the ICU despite knowing about their terminal illness. In most US hospitals, the average cost per day in critical care unit is $2,000 to $ 3,000.Therefore, physicians can probably think of other palliative measures.n most US hospitals, the average cost per day in critical care unit is $2,000 to $ 3,000. Therefore, physicians can probably think of other palliative measures.