Other Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Mcc in Arkansas
MS-DRG 229: Other cardiothoracic procedures without mcc
$110,918typical hospital bill
$22,654typical amount paid
$21,137–$24,888range paid across 3 hospitals
Arkansas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $110,918 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Regional Medical Center | Fayetteville | 11 | $152,354 | $21,137 | |
| Arkansas Heart Hospital, LLC | Little Rock | 38 | $82,485 | $22,654 | |
| St Bernards Medical Center | Jonesboro | 49 | $110,918 | $24,888 |
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.