Level 2 Intraocular Procedures in Arkansas
What 5 hospitals in Arkansas charged and were paid for level 2 intraocular procedures (APC 5492), from 2024 Medicare claims.
Average charge
$18,696
Hospital list price billed
Average allowed
$3,438
Medicare's payment + patient's share
Medicare paid
$2,726
Average per service
State rank
#12 of 44
1 = lowest average payment
Hospitals in Arkansas billed an average of $18,696 for level 2 intraocular procedures, about 5.4 times the average medicare-allowed amount of $3,438. That payment is 12% below the U.S. average of $3,924.
These are averages for patients with original (fee-for-service) Medicare. Private insurance pays different, negotiated prices, and what you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Use these figures to compare hospitals, not as a quote.
Paid $3,438Billed $18,696
About 18¢ was paid for every $1 hospitals in Arkansas billed for this service.
Arkansas hospitals: level 2 intraocular procedures
Every Arkansas hospital that billed Medicare for this service at least 11 times. Click a column to sort.
| Hospital | Services | Avg charge | Avg allowed | Medicare paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Health Medical Center-Little RockLittle Rock | 671 | $18,735 | $3,437 | $2,724 |
| University of Arkansas Medical SciencesLittle Rock | 93 | $15,040 | $3,485 | $2,774 |
| Northwest Medical Center-SpringdaleSpringdale | 44 | $25,856 | $3,370 | $2,670 |
| Siloam Springs Memorial HospitalSiloam Springs | 28 | $18,647 | $3,430 | $2,724 |
| Drew Memorial HospitalMonticello | – | – | – | – |
Lowest and highest allowed amounts in Arkansas
Among hospitals with at least 11 Medicare services. Differences reflect local wage costs, teaching status and how sick patients were, as well as price.
Lowest
| Northwest Medical Center-SpringdaleSpringdale, AR | $3,370 |
|---|---|
| Siloam Springs Memorial HospitalSiloam Springs, AR | $3,430 |
| Baptist Health Medical Center-Little RockLittle Rock, AR | $3,437 |
| University of Arkansas Medical SciencesLittle Rock, AR | $3,485 |
Highest
| University of Arkansas Medical SciencesLittle Rock, AR | $3,485 |
|---|---|
| Baptist Health Medical Center-Little RockLittle Rock, AR | $3,437 |
| Siloam Springs Memorial HospitalSiloam Springs, AR | $3,430 |
| Northwest Medical Center-SpringdaleSpringdale, AR | $3,370 |
Level 2 Intraocular Procedures in other states
Questions
How much does level 2 intraocular procedures cost in Arkansas?
In 2024 Medicare data, level 2 intraocular procedures (APC 5492) at 5 hospitals in Arkansas was billed at $18,696 on average, while the average medicare-allowed amount was $3,438, of which Medicare paid $2,726. Your own cost depends on your insurance, deductible and the hospital.
Why are hospital charges so much higher than payments?
Charges are a hospital's list prices. Medicare pays fixed rates set in advance, and private insurers negotiate their own discounts, so almost nobody pays the full charge. For this service in Arkansas, average charges were 5.4 times the average payment. Uninsured patients can ask the hospital about its financial assistance (charity care) policy and cash prices.
Source: CMS, Medicare Outpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service, 2024. The allowed amount is Medicare's payment plus the patient's coinsurance. CMS omits hospitals with fewer than 11 services for privacy. About the data.