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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   laser surgery
  1. - PURCHASE OF EYE GLASSES OR CONTACT LENSES, such as -
    contact lenses   insurance
  eye glasses   kits and equipment
  fittings   warranty expenses

 

DENTAL CARE

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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)

      Include services provided both inside and outside the home.

PHYSICIAN SERVICES

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. CARE IN CONVALESCENT OR NURSING HOME

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

  1. OTHER MEDICAL CARE AND OUTPATIENT SERVICES, 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

  1. PURCHASE OF HEARING AIDS
  1. PRESCRIBED MEDICINES OR PRESCRIBED DRUGS
  1. RENTAL OF SUPPORTIVE OR CONVALESCENT MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, such as -
    Ace bandages   crutches   walkers
    braces   slings   wheelchairs
    canes   splints   whirlpools
  cervical collars
  1. PURCHASE OF SUPPORTIVE OR CONVALESCENT MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, such as -
    Ace bandages   crutches   walkers
    braces   slings   wheelchairs
    canes   splints   whirlpools
  cervical collars
  1. 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
  1. 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: September 4, 2008