Pneumothorax with Mcc in Arkansas
MS-DRG 199: Pneumothorax with mcc
$43,557typical hospital bill
$12,687typical amount paid
$11,988–$13,387range paid across 2 hospitals
Arkansas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $43,557 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi St. Vincent Hospital Hot Springs | Hot Springs | 14 | $58,175 | $11,988 | |
| Mercy Hospital Fort Smith | Fort Smith | 13 | $28,938 | $13,387 |
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.