Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Mcc in Arkansas
MS-DRG 326: Stomach, esophageal and duodenal procedures with mcc
$126,011typical hospital bill
$34,302typical amount paid
$32,326–$44,134range paid across 6 hospitals
Arkansas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $126,011 for this stay in 2024, about 3.7 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 Fort Smith | Fort Smith | 12 | $60,655 | $32,326 | |
| Washington Regional Medical Center | Fayetteville | 13 | $178,916 | $32,574 | |
| Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas | Rogers | 11 | $115,514 | $33,385 | |
| Chi-St Vincent Infirmary | Little Rock | 11 | $136,508 | $35,219 | |
| Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock | Little Rock | 11 | $154,009 | $38,746 | |
| University of Arkansas Medical Sciences | Little Rock | 14 | $111,498 | $44,134 |
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.