Hospital Healthcare Resource Utilization and Associated Hospital Costs of Patients With Lupus Nephritis in China: A National Administrative Claim Database Study

Chinese patients with LN had greater HCRU and hospital healthcare costs compared with the general SLE cohort. This burden was higher for those with ESKD. These data highlight the substantial HCRU among patients with LN in China, especially those with ESKD, suggesting the need for early diagnosis and timely management of LN to mitigate the economic burden.