Cost and Utilization of Inpatient Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment - Summary - MDSpire

Cost and Utilization of Inpatient Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment

  • By

  • Lynne Cotter

  • Nirmita Panchal

  • Gary Claxton

  • Justin Lo

  • June 29, 2026

  • 0 min

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Objective:

To analyze the costs and utilization patterns of inpatient treatment for mental health and substance use in 2023.

Approach:
  • Data Source: Utilized claims data from the 2023 Merative MarketScan Commercial Claims Database.
Key Findings:
  • Inpatient treatment for mental health and substance use accounted for 10% of total commercial inpatient stays in 2023.
  • The average total inpatient cost for a mental health admission was $15,900.
  • The average total inpatient cost for a substance use admission was $15,500.
  • There were 32 inpatient stays per 10,000 enrollees for mental health and substance use treatment.
Interpretation:

Conclusion:

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Cost and Utilization of Inpatient Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment

  • by Lynne Cotter, Nirmita Panchal, Gary Claxton, Justin Lo

  • June 29, 2026

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