Medical Back Problems with Mcc in Arkansas
MS-DRG 551: Medical back problems with mcc
$56,356typical hospital bill
$11,563typical amount paid
$11,516–$11,610range paid across 2 hospitals
Arkansas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $56,356 for this stay in 2024, about 4.9 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 | 23 | $66,579 | $11,516 | |
| Washington Regional Medical Center | Fayetteville | 12 | $46,134 | $11,610 |
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.