Other Cardiothoracic Procedures with Mcc in Arkansas
MS-DRG 228: Other cardiothoracic procedures with mcc
$122,455typical hospital bill
$35,025typical amount paid
$32,706–$37,344range paid across 2 hospitals
Arkansas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $122,455 for this stay in 2024, about 3.5 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, LLC | Little Rock | 12 | $108,377 | $32,706 | |
| St Bernards Medical Center | Jonesboro | 15 | $136,532 | $37,344 |
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.