Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio in Arkansas
MS-DRG 809: Major hematological and immunological diagnoses except sickle cell crisis and coagulatio
$31,400typical hospital bill
$10,124typical amount paid
$8,347–$12,336range paid across 4 hospitals
Arkansas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $31,400 for this stay in 2024, about 3.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bernards Medical Center | Jonesboro | 11 | $32,968 | $8,347 | |
| Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock | Little Rock | 12 | $49,070 | $9,980 | |
| White County Medical Center | Searcy | 11 | $27,789 | $10,268 | |
| University of Arkansas Medical Sciences | Little Rock | 14 | $29,832 | $12,336 |
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.