Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc in Arkansas
MS-DRG 441: Disorders of liver except malignancy, cirrhosis or alcoholic hepatitis with mcc
$36,467typical hospital bill
$14,069typical amount paid
$10,837–$17,302range paid across 2 hospitals
Arkansas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $36,467 for this stay in 2024, about 2.6 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 - Fort Smith | Fort Smith | 11 | $36,675 | $10,837 | |
| University of Arkansas Medical Sciences | Little Rock | 12 | $36,258 | $17,302 |
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.