Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc in Arkansas
MS-DRG 473: Cervical spinal fusion without cc/mcc
$45,381typical hospital bill
$15,337typical amount paid
$15,336–$16,524range paid across 3 hospitals
Arkansas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $45,381 for this stay in 2024, about 3.0 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter Health | Mountain Home | 15 | $45,381 | $15,336 | |
| Arkansas Surgical Hospital | No Little Rock | 18 | $35,830 | $15,337 | |
| Washington Regional Medical Center | Fayetteville | 13 | $74,644 | $16,524 |
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.