Pneumothorax with Cc in Arkansas
MS-DRG 200: Pneumothorax with cc
$32,880typical hospital bill
$8,369typical amount paid
$8,184–$8,555range paid across 2 hospitals
Arkansas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $32,880 for this stay in 2024, about 3.9 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas | Rogers | 11 | $42,928 | $8,184 | |
| Mercy Hospital Fort Smith | Fort Smith | 11 | $22,831 | $8,555 |
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.