Table 3

Healthcare resource groups (HRGs) used to estimate inpatient resource use and costs

Health stateHRGCost (£)Notes
Chronic hepatitisG071406.00Non-elective cost (accounting for 89% of activity)
Hepatocellular carcinomaG071406.00
Compensated cirrhosisG071406.00
AscitesG071406.00
Refractory ascitesG071406.00
Variceal bleedingF64800.41Average of elective and non-elective costs
Hepatic encephalopathyG071406.00