Other Heart Assist System Implant in Arkansas
MS-DRG 215: Other heart assist system implant
$225,735typical hospital bill
$66,113typical amount paid
$63,957–$68,270range paid across 2 hospitals
Arkansas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $225,735 for this stay in 2024, about 3.4 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter Health | Mountain Home | 12 | $176,012 | $63,957 | |
| Washington Regional Medical Center | Fayetteville | 12 | $275,458 | $68,270 |
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.