Major Head and Neck Procedures with Cc in Arkansas
MS-DRG 141: Major head and neck procedures with cc
$69,762typical hospital bill
$17,195typical amount paid
$16,381–$18,008range paid across 2 hospitals
Arkansas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $69,762 for this stay in 2024, about 4.1 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 | 11 | $97,272 | $16,381 | |
| University of Arkansas Medical Sciences | Little Rock | 14 | $42,251 | $18,008 |
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.