HC Deb 29 January 2001 vol 362 c45W
Mr. Hurst

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what the average cost to the National Health Service is of a mastectomy to treat breast cancer. [145598]

HRG Code HRG narrative National average (£)
Elective inpatient costs (from waiting lists)
JO2 Major breast surgery including plastic procedures less than 49 or with complications or comorbidities 2,126
JO3 Major breast surgery including plastic procedures greater than 50 without complications or comorbidities 1,559
Non-elective inpatient costs (urgent/emergencies)
JO2 Major breast surgery including plastic procedures less than 49 or with complications or comorbidities 2,126
JO3 Major breast surgery including plastic procedures greater than 50 without comorbidities 1,724