| Mean unit cost | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| ED admitted | £138 |
Weighted average for type 01 (Emergency departments), Type 02(consultant-led monospeciality A&E departments) and Type 03(Other types of A&E or minor injury [include minor injury units and urgent care centres]). Patients who are admitted for further investigation and treatment rather than discharged from A&E. |
| ED non-admitted | £114 |
Weighted average for type 01 (Emergency departments), Type 02(consultant-led monospeciality A&E departments) and Type 03(Other types of A&E or minor injury [include minor injury units and urgent care centres]). Patients who are not admitted but are discharged or die whilst in A&E. |
| Minor injury units/urgent care centre visit | £67 | Weighted average for Type 03 (other types of A&E or minor injury [include minor injury units and urgent care centres]). Either stand-alone or co-located but reported separately from the ED activity. |
| Walk-in centre visit | £46 | Weighted average for Type 04 (walk-in centres). Walk-in centres are defined as predominantly nurse-led primary care facilities dealing with illnesses and injuries - including infections and rashes, fractures and lacerations, emergency contraception and advice, stomach upsets, cuts and bruises, or minor burns and strains - without the need to register or make an appointment. They are not designed for treating long-term conditions or immediately life-threatening problems. |
Source: National Schedule for Reference Costs 2013-2014.55
From: Chapter 41, Cost-effectiveness analyses
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