Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) in Arkansas
MS-DRG 057: Degenerative nervous system disorders without mcc
$36,607typical hospital bill
$9,941typical amount paid
$8,545–$13,819range paid across 6 hospitals
Arkansas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $36,607 for this stay in 2024, about 3.7 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 Health Medical Center-Little Rock | Little Rock | 20 | $46,483 | $8,545 | |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital Jonesboro, Inc. | Jonesboro | 14 | $35,806 | $9,071 | |
| St Bernards Medical Center | Jonesboro | 11 | $30,990 | $9,776 | |
| Chi-St Vincent Infirmary | Little Rock | 11 | $47,854 | $10,106 | |
| White County Medical Center | Searcy | 11 | $14,160 | $10,518 | |
| University of Arkansas Medical Sciences | Little Rock | 22 | $37,408 | $13,819 |
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.