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Consumer Expenditure Surveys
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Section 15 - MEDICAL AND HEALTH EXPENDITURES

EYE CARE

1 - EYE EXAMINATIONS, TREATMENT, OR SURGERY, such as -

 eye examinations eye treatments surgery

2 - PURCHASE OF EYE GLASSES OR CONTACT LENSES, such as -

 contact lenses insurance
 eye glasses kits and equipment
 fittings warranty expenses

DENTAL CARE

3 - DENTAL CARE, such as -

 bridges examinations root canals
 caps or crowns fillings X-rays
 cleanings orthodontic work dentures
 any other dental services

INPATIENT HOSPITAL CARE

4 - HOSPITAL ROOM, such as -

 meals room

5 - HOSPITAL SERVICES, including all services provided and billed by the hospital, such as —

 anesthetics injections operating room
 blood transfusions intensive care unit oxygen
 drugs and medicine laboratory tests recovery room
 examinations nursing services therapy
 treatment rooms X-rays any other services

SERVICES BY MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS OTHER THAN PHYSICIANS

6 - ALL SERVICES BY MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS OTHER THAN PHYSICIANS, such as -

 acupuncturist midwife podiatrist
 chiropractor naturopath psychologist
 homeopath nurse practitioners substance abuse professionals
 marriage counselor physical therapist

PHYSICIAN SERVICES

7 - ALL SERVICES PROVIDED AND BILLED BY PHYSICIANS, such as -

 dermatologist pediatrician general practitioner
 psychiatrist gynecologist surgeon plastic surgeon
 internist urologist osteopath
 any other type of physicians

OTHER MEDICAL CARE SERVICES

8 - LAB TESTS OR X-RAYS

 blood tests X-rays other type of lab tests

Do not include services received in a hospital as an inpatient or services for eye and dental care

9 - CARE IN CONVALESCENT OR NURSING HOME, such as -

 nursing home substance abuse centers

Include all services provided and billed by a convalescent or nursing home.

10 - OTHER MEDICAL CARE, such as -

 ambulance services outpatient hospital care blood donation
 rescue services emergency room services

If medical care is given in outpatient department or emergency room, include -

 allergy shots cancer treatment injections
 baby shots cardiogram physicians check up
 blood pressure check cardiology test skin treatment
 broken/sprained bones hearing test

MEDICINE AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES

11 - PURCHASE OF HEARING AIDS

12 - PRESCRIBED MEDICINES OR PRESCRIBED DRUGS

13 - RENTAL OF SUPPORTIVE OR CONVALESCENT MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, such as -

 Ace bandages crutches walkers
 braces slings wheelchairs
 canes splints whirlpools
 cervical collars

14 - PURCHASE OF SUPPORTIVE OR CONVALESCENT MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, such as -

 Ace bandages crutches walkers
 braces slings wheelchairs
 canes splints whirlpools
 cervical collars

15 - RENTAL OF MEDICAL OR SURGICAL EQUIPMENT FOR GENERAL USE, such as -

 blood pressure kits ice bags therapeutic heat lamps
 heating pads sinus masks vaporizers
 hot water bottles sun lamps

16 - PURCHASE OF MEDICAL OR SURGICAL EQUIPMENT FOR GENERAL USE, such as -

 blood pressure kits ice bags therapeutic heat lamps
 heating pads sinus masks vaporizers
 hot water bottles sun lamps
 pollen masks thermometers insulin needles
 syringes oxygen ostomy supplies
 orthopedic appliances (supports)

Do not include purchases of items such as Band-Aid bandages, gauze, cotton roll, and cotton balls.

 

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Last Modified Date: January 5, 2005