US Health Care Costs

University of Arkansas Medical Sciences

4301 West Markham Street Mail Slot 612, Little Rock, AR 72205 · (501) 686-5000

General hospitalGovernment - StateEmergency roomCMS rating ★★★★★

The money

$29what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$88.3Mnet income, all sources
6.5%margin on patient care alone
$18.9Mcost of charity care (1.7% of costs)
$60.8Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
545beds

From the hospital's Medicare cost report for the year ending June 2025.

Hospital stays

Medicare figures are 2024 averages for this hospital; the bars show how much of the bill was actually paid.

Billed (list price)Actually paid (Medicare + patient)

StayMedicare staysBilledPaid
Sepsis, with major complications 871400$53,440$20,471
Heart failure, with major complications 29189$33,545$13,628
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69868$38,236$16,161
Chemotherapy Without Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Cc 84768$66,276$16,420
Sepsis 87264$25,562$11,234
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85360$150,291$51,097
Stroke, with major complications 06459$50,735$18,736
Respiratory failure 18953$38,392$13,405
Psychoses 88553$24,003$15,487
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48151$53,357$19,401
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 02543$100,496$38,619
Bowel surgery, with complications 33043$59,819$22,003
Anemia and blood disorders 81242$19,193$9,605
Chemotherapy Without Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Mcc 84642$87,709$27,441
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Cc 46741$65,583$29,379
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06540$25,075$10,686
Kidney Transplant 65239$195,849$27,245
Kidney failure, with major complications 68239$47,272$16,961
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64038$40,424$14,454
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Mcc 84038$148,761$37,572
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 16437$63,319$23,842
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement Without Cc/Mcc 46836$40,060$23,324
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31435$51,974$19,387
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69935$26,845$10,355
Kidney failure, with complications 68334$22,144$9,757
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64132$27,407$9,327
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Cc 45431$108,528$51,944
Lung infection, with major complications 17730$44,775$15,661
Pneumonia, with major complications 19330$43,222$14,153
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 37830$28,470$10,441
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 49330$51,540$22,154
Autologous Bone Marrow Transplant with Cc/Mcc 01628$200,294$69,842
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 16327$100,586$42,477
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37726$55,896$18,622
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Mcc 08225$39,042$20,489
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 46025$82,427$32,105
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48025$81,879$27,527
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52225$44,630$19,069
Chimeric Antigen Receptor (car) T-Cell and Other Immunotherapies 01823$2,005,116$551,797
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28623$86,413$27,550
Stomach and digestive disorders 39223$26,222$8,812
Major Joint or Limb Reattachment Procedures of Upper Extremities 48323$66,175$22,376
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68923$31,496$12,641
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 02322$125,352$53,896
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05722$37,408$13,819
Heart attack, with major complications 28022$48,517$16,742
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32922$80,833$39,317
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc 45522$74,488$39,194
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87022$200,286$75,208
Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy with Cc 01221$92,783$37,219
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 25321$65,970$23,754
Seizures 10120$27,887$10,525
COPD, with major complications 19019$28,334$11,867
Urinary tract infection 69019$20,576$8,652
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Cc 08318$30,923$13,889
Heart catheterization 28718$37,624$11,713
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 47218$70,354$26,901
Ecmo or Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Nec 00317$281,693$150,766
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 27017$126,557$43,954
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 27417$75,949$27,944
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30917$15,208$8,080
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39317$46,355$16,902
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 43217$55,738$20,773
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 02716$52,641$21,937
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 21916$278,989$81,960
Heart stent 32216$56,249$17,271
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81116$42,841$14,611
Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85716$47,065$21,583
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy Without Mcc 89716$21,095$10,112
Limb Reattachment, Hip and Femur Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma 95616$136,283$35,861
Pancreas, Liver and Shunt Procedures with Cc 40615$62,367$25,964
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Cc 51615$40,287$18,069
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections with Mcc 86215$64,701$23,669
Other O.r. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with Mcc 95715$197,923$70,957
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Cc 02614$75,802$27,633
Major Head and Neck Procedures with Cc 14114$42,251$18,008
Fainting 31214$24,918$9,430
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Mcc 32614$111,498$44,134
Back problems (no surgery) 55214$20,248$9,736
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 80914$29,832$12,336
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09213$32,268$10,509
Seizures with Mcc 10013$43,377$19,389
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20813$78,798$27,877
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 26713$141,735$42,573
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon Without Mcc 26913$131,687$37,630
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30813$49,429$14,394
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 33113$39,714$15,360
Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint Without Cc/Mcc 48213$29,868$14,328
Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with Mcc 52113$69,677$24,730
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Cc 67413$73,575$25,187
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85413$51,146$20,321
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98113$74,041$38,753
Pneumonia, with complications 19412$27,699$8,620
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25212$107,904$35,136
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Cc 27112$99,391$33,246
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 29912$43,228$16,473
Irregular heartbeat 31012$13,987$6,463
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39112$59,437$16,559
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc 43512$39,400$18,148
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 44112$36,258$17,302
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Mcc 67312$123,811$43,257
Acute Leukemia with Mcc 83412$245,947$73,651
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Cc 90812$54,968$18,347
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 91712$31,195$16,218
Complications of Treatment with Cc 92012$33,490$11,510
Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Neck Withou 00411$125,891$79,261
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Cc 08611$32,750$13,242
Other Respiratory System O.r. Procedures with Mcc 16611$99,179$40,138
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 38811$31,369$14,885
Wound Debridement and Skin Graft Except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue D 46311$113,003$45,830
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Mcc 46611$101,739$40,242
Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures with Cc 58011$62,400$17,960
Diabetes, with complications 63811$23,135$10,080
Kidney Transplant with Hemodialysis with Mcc 65011$239,930$42,670
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 91911$63,257$20,180

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