O.r. Procedures for Obesity Without Cc/Mcc in Arkansas
MS-DRG 621: O.r. procedures for obesity without cc/mcc
$48,387typical hospital bill
$10,359typical amount paid
$9,410–$10,797range paid across 3 hospitals
Arkansas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $48,387 for this stay in 2024, about 4.7 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 | 46 | $35,043 | $9,410 | |
| Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock | Little Rock | 20 | $48,387 | $10,359 | |
| Northwest Medical Center-Springdale | Springdale | 19 | $84,981 | $10,797 |
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.