Costs by industry and diagnosis among musculoskeletal claims in a state workers compensation system: 1999-2004
Dunning, Kari K. ; Davis, Kermit G. ; Cook, Chad ; Kotowski, Susan E. ; Hamrick, Chris ; Jewell, Gregory ; Lockey, James E.
American Journal of Industrial Medicine
2010
53
3
276-284
back disorders ; carpal tunnel syndrome ; compensation of occupational diseases ; cost of diseases ; musculoskeletal diseases
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD)
English
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"Background Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a tremendous burden on industry in the United States. However, there is limited understanding of the unique issues relating to specific industry sectors, specifically the frequency and costs of different MSDs. Methods Claim data from 1999 to 2004 from the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation were analyzed as a function of industry sector (NAICS industry-sector categories) and anatomical region (ICD-9 codes). Results Almost 50% of the claims were lumbar spine (26.9%) or hand/wrist (21.7%). The majority of claims were from manufacturing (25.1%) and service (32.8%) industries. The industries with the highest average costs per claim were transportation, warehouse, and utilities and construction. Across industries, the highest costs per claim were consistently for the lumbar spine, shoulder, and cervical spine body regions. Conclusion This study provides insight into the severity (i.e., medical and indemnity costs) of MSDs across multiple industries, providing data for prioritizing of resources for research and interventions."
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