O.r. Procedures for Obesity with Cc in Arkansas
MS-DRG 620: O.r. procedures for obesity with cc
$59,802typical hospital bill
$10,962typical amount paid
$10,251–$11,673range paid across 2 hospitals
Arkansas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $59,802 for this stay in 2024, about 5.5 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 Heart Hospital-Encore | Bryant | 12 | $35,112 | $10,251 | |
| Northwest Medical Center-Springdale | Springdale | 35 | $84,493 | $11,673 |
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.