Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc in Arkansas
MS-DRG 543: Pathological fractures and musculoskeletal and connective tissue malignancy with cc
$18,656typical hospital bill
$8,231typical amount paid
$7,862–$8,668range paid across 3 hospitals
Arkansas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $18,656 for this stay in 2024, about 2.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas | Rogers | 11 | $36,807 | $7,862 | |
| White River Medical Center | Batesville | 11 | $16,166 | $8,231 | |
| White County Medical Center | Searcy | 16 | $18,656 | $8,668 |
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.