Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) in Arkansas
MS-DRG 563: Fracture, sprain, strain and dislocation except femur, hip, pelvis and thigh without mcc
$17,468typical hospital bill
$6,441typical amount paid
$5,854–$7,655range paid across 4 hospitals
Arkansas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $17,468 for this stay in 2024, about 2.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bernards Medical Center | Jonesboro | 14 | $14,154 | $5,854 | |
| Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock | Little Rock | 11 | $34,388 | $6,295 | |
| Chi St. Vincent Hospital Hot Springs | Hot Springs | 16 | $19,481 | $6,586 | |
| White County Medical Center | Searcy | 14 | $15,454 | $7,655 |
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.