Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion with Cc in Arkansas
MS-DRG 519: Back and neck procedures except spinal fusion with cc
$43,427typical hospital bill
$13,414typical amount paid
$12,821–$14,007range paid across 2 hospitals
Arkansas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $43,427 for this stay in 2024, about 3.2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Surgical Hospital | No Little Rock | 12 | $20,526 | $12,821 | |
| Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock | Little Rock | 18 | $66,328 | $14,007 |
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.