Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Cc in Arkansas
MS-DRG 516: Other musculoskeletal system and connective tissue o.r. procedures with cc
$40,287typical hospital bill
$14,400typical amount paid
$13,734–$18,069range paid across 3 hospitals
Arkansas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $40,287 for this stay in 2024, about 2.8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bernards Medical Center | Jonesboro | 15 | $40,281 | $13,734 | |
| Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock | Little Rock | 22 | $73,100 | $14,400 | |
| University of Arkansas Medical Sciences | Little Rock | 15 | $40,287 | $18,069 |
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.