Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc in Arkansas
MS-DRG 027: Craniotomy and endovascular intracranial procedures without cc/mcc
$81,521typical hospital bill
$18,966typical amount paid
$15,996–$21,937range paid across 2 hospitals
Arkansas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $81,521 for this stay in 2024, about 4.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent Medical Center/North | Sherwood | 19 | $110,401 | $15,996 | |
| University of Arkansas Medical Sciences | Little Rock | 16 | $52,641 | $21,937 |
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.