Heat Stroke Treatment Cost

Typical costs:

• Because heat stroke requires immediate attention, a patient experiencing it will typically need to be taken to the emergency room at the first sign of symptoms^[1] , or be transported there by ambulance.
• For patients without health insurance, an emergency room visit typically costs between $150 and $3,000 or more, depending on the severity of the condition and the diagnostic tests and treatment performed. For patients covered by health insurance, out-of-pocket cost for an emergency room visit typically consists of a copay, usually $50 -$150 or more, which often is waived if the patient is admitted to the hospital. Depending on the plan, costs might include coinsurance of 10% to 50%.

• Heat stroke is most likely to affect small children, the elderly and people with chronic diseases, as well as those taking certain medications, including anticonvulsants and heart and blood pressure medications.
• According to the American Academy of Family Physicians^[2] , evaluation of a patient with suspected heatstroke will typically include an assessment of the airway, breathing, and circulation. Tests^[3] may include a physical exam, blood tests ($8-$150 or more), and a CT scan ($50-$1000), or an MRI ($1000-$5000), to assess any damage to internal organs.
• Treatment^[4] centers around cooling the body to a normal temperature, and can include, for instance, being packed with ice and cooling blankets. It may also include oral rehydration if the patient is dehydrated.
• With proper care, symptoms of heat exhaustion often fade within two to three hours.

• According to the American Academy of Family Physicians^[5] , after a patient recovers from heat stroke, he or she may be more sensitive to high temperatures for about a week. It may help to invest in an air conditioner ($100 -$760) to stay comfortable.
• Using a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 can help to prevent heat stroke. Sunscreens typically range in cost from $5-$30 or more, like L'Oreal Sublime Sun Face Lotion SPF 50^[6] , which costs $11 at drugstore.com.

• Many hospitals offer discounts of 30% of more to uninsured/cash-paying patients. At St. Joseph Hospital^[7] in Orange, CA, for example, patients without health insurance may qualify for a 45% discount off billed charges. They'll also be offered an additional 10% discount if payment is made within 10 days of receiving a bill.
• Seniors and families who can't afford to buy or run an air conditioner can check with local government agencies for programs for assistance. One such program is the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) ^[8] .

• The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services offers a hospital comparison tool^[9] that lists hospitals near a chosen zip code, how far away they are and whether they offer emergency service.

1.  www.mayoclinic.com/health/heat-stroke/DS01025/DSECTION=symptoms
2.  www.aafp.org/afp/2005/0601/p2133.html
3.  www.mayoclinic.com/health/heat-stroke/DS01025/DSECTION=tests-and-diagnosis
4.  www.mayoclinic.com/health/heat-stroke/DS01025/DSECTION=treatments-and-drugs
5.  familydoctor.org/familydoctor/en/prevention-wellness/staying-healthy/first-aid/hea...
6.  www.drugstore.com/loreal-sublime-sun-face-lotion-spf-50/qxp381068?catid=159098
7.  www.sjo.org/For-Patients/Your-Hospital-Bill/Self-Pay-Discount-Program.aspx
8.  www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ocs/programs/liheap/about
9.  www.medicare.gov/hospitalcompare/(S(efntd2saaeir2l5pgarwuvvg))/search.aspx?AspxAut...

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