Level 2 Nerve Procedures in Arkansas
What 10 hospitals in Arkansas charged and were paid for level 2 nerve procedures (APC 5432), from 2024 Medicare claims.
Average charge
$10,277
Hospital list price billed
Average allowed
$3,374
Medicare's payment + patient's share
Medicare paid
$2,688
Average per service
State rank
#1 of 27
1 = lowest average payment
Hospitals in Arkansas billed an average of $10,277 for level 2 nerve procedures, about 3.0 times the average medicare-allowed amount of $3,374. That payment is 42% below the U.S. average of $5,862.
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 $3,374Billed $10,277
About 33¢ was paid for every $1 hospitals in Arkansas billed for this service.
Arkansas hospitals: level 2 nerve 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas Medical SciencesLittle Rock | 22 | $10,277 | $3,374 | $2,688 |
| White County Medical CenterSearcy | – | – | – | – |
| St Bernards Medical CenterJonesboro | – | – | – | – |
| CHI St. Vincent Hospital Hot SpringsHot Springs | – | – | – | – |
| Baxter Regional Medical CenterMountain Home | – | – | – | – |
| Conway Regional Medical CenterConway | – | – | – | – |
| Baptist Health Medical Center North Little RockNorth Little Rock | – | – | – | – |
| Baptist Health Medical Center-Little RockLittle Rock | – | – | – | – |
| Arkansas Surgical HospitalNorth Little Rock | – | – | – | – |
| Baptist Health Medical Center- ConwayConway | – | – | – | – |
Level 2 Nerve Procedures in other states
Questions
How much does level 2 nerve procedures cost in Arkansas?
In 2024 Medicare data, level 2 nerve procedures (APC 5432) at 10 hospitals in Arkansas was billed at $10,277 on average, while the average medicare-allowed amount was $3,374, of which Medicare paid $2,688. 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 3.0 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.