Atherosclerosis Without Mcc in Arkansas
MS-DRG 303: Atherosclerosis without mcc
$21,509typical hospital bill
$5,142typical amount paid
$4,771–$5,513range paid across 2 hospitals
Arkansas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $21,509 for this stay in 2024, about 4.2 times what was actually paid. Medicare's payment depends mostly on the hospital's location and teaching role; the bill depends on the hospital's own price list, so bills vary far more than payments.
Billed (list price)Actually paid (Medicare + patient)
| Hospital | City | Medicare stays | Billed | Paid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Memorial Hospital Jonesboro, Inc. | Jonesboro | 11 | $21,431 | $4,771 | |
| Mercy Hospital Fort Smith | Fort Smith | 21 | $21,587 | $5,513 |
Medicare: CMS, 2024 (hospitals with 11 or more Medicare stays). Cash and insurer prices: hospitals' own price files, where read; insurer figures are commercial plans only, median and 10th–90th percentile across plans.