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Bureau of Labor Statistics > Consumer Expenditure Survey > Methods

Section 15 - MEDICAL AND HEALTH EXPENDITURES

EYE CARE

EYE EXAMINATIONS, TREATMENT, OR SURGERY, such as -

eye examinations

eye treatments

laser surgery

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

	contact lenses		insurance
	eye glasses		kits and equipment
	fittings		warranty expenses

DENTAL CARE

DENTAL CARE, such as -

bridges	examinations	root canals
caps or crowns	fillings	X-rays
cleanings	orthodontic work	dentures
teeth whitening in a dental office	any other dental services

INPATIENT HOSPITAL CARE

HOSPITAL ROOM OR 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

FROM FACILITIES SUCH AS —

	general care hospitals		substance abuse hospitals and centers
	psychiatric hospitals		birthing centers

SERVICES BY MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS OTHER THAN PHYSICIANS

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	medical massage therapist (certified)

PHYSICIAN SERVICES

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

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

CARE IN CONVALESCENT OR NURSING HOME

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

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

PURCHASE OF HEARING AIDS

PRESCRIBED MEDICINES OR PRESCRIBED DRUGS

RENTAL OF SUPPORTIVE OR CONVALESCENT MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, such as -

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

PURCHASE OF SUPPORTIVE OR CONVALESCENT MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, such as -

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

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

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: November 8, 2007