Average Cost of Hospital Stay 2012

The cost of staying in a hospital depends on a variety of factors, including the extent of illness suffered and the level of care required. The average cost of inpatient stay in 2012 ranges from $1,600 to $15,000. The International Federation of Health Plans (IFHP), an association of health plans from 12 countries, has been suggesting necessary measures from time to time to keep hospital stay prices at an even level. Women generally outnumber men when it comes to hospital stay, accounting for about 60% of total admissions. The costs may also vary largely if the hospital stay is for delivering a baby.