Major Joint or Limb Reattachment Procedures of Upper Extremities in Arkansas
MS-DRG 483: Major joint or limb reattachment procedures of upper extremities
$90,321typical hospital bill
$17,062typical amount paid
$15,912–$22,376range paid across 4 hospitals
Arkansas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $90,321 for this stay in 2024, about 5.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Surgical Hospital | No Little Rock | 17 | $59,151 | $15,912 | |
| Saline Memorial Hospital | Benton | 11 | $114,468 | $16,775 | |
| National Park Medical Center | Hot Springs | 14 | $193,719 | $17,349 | |
| University of Arkansas Medical Sciences | Little Rock | 23 | $66,175 | $22,376 |
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.