Level 3 Electrophysiologic Procedures in Arkansas
What 13 hospitals in Arkansas charged and were paid for level 3 electrophysiologic procedures (APC 5213), from 2024 Medicare claims.
Average charge
$95,278
Hospital list price billed
Average allowed
$20,224
Medicare's payment + patient's share
Medicare paid
$18,589
Average per service
State rank
#8 of 46
1 = lowest average payment
Hospitals in Arkansas billed an average of $95,278 for level 3 electrophysiologic procedures, about 4.7 times the average medicare-allowed amount of $20,224. That payment is 11% below the U.S. average of $22,751.
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 $20,224Billed $95,278
About 21¢ was paid for every $1 hospitals in Arkansas billed for this service.
Arkansas hospitals: level 3 electrophysiologic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Heart HospitalLittle Rock | 389 | $66,033 | $19,640 | $18,003 |
| St Bernards Medical CenterJonesboro | 301 | $94,290 | $19,926 | $18,291 |
| St Vincent Infirmary Medical CenterLittle Rock | 219 | $97,183 | $21,511 | $19,883 |
| Baptist Health Medical Center-Little RockLittle Rock | 137 | $75,353 | $20,052 | $18,418 |
| Washington Regional Med CenterFayetteville | 133 | $127,197 | $19,709 | $18,070 |
| National Park Medical CenterHot Springs | 63 | $258,412 | $21,760 | $20,128 |
| University of Arkansas Medical SciencesLittle Rock | 35 | $75,857 | $20,308 | $18,663 |
| Nea Baptist Memorial HospitalJonesboro | 30 | $122,233 | $19,985 | $18,350 |
| Baptist Health Medical Center North Little RockNorth Little Rock | 29 | $74,318 | $20,308 | $18,676 |
| White River Medical CenterBatesville | 29 | $92,111 | $21,401 | $19,761 |
| Mercy Hospital Fort SmithFort Smith | 19 | $97,096 | $20,151 | $18,519 |
| Mercy Hospital Northwest ArkansasRogers | – | – | – | – |
| Arkansas Children's HospitalLittle Rock | – | – | – | – |
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
| Arkansas Heart HospitalLittle Rock, AR | $19,640 |
|---|---|
| Washington Regional Med CenterFayetteville, AR | $19,709 |
| St Bernards Medical CenterJonesboro, AR | $19,926 |
| Nea Baptist Memorial HospitalJonesboro, AR | $19,985 |
| Baptist Health Medical Center-Little RockLittle Rock, AR | $20,052 |
Highest
| National Park Medical CenterHot Springs, AR | $21,760 |
|---|---|
| St Vincent Infirmary Medical CenterLittle Rock, AR | $21,511 |
| White River Medical CenterBatesville, AR | $21,401 |
| University of Arkansas Medical SciencesLittle Rock, AR | $20,308 |
| Baptist Health Medical Center North Little RockNorth Little Rock, AR | $20,308 |
Level 3 Electrophysiologic Procedures in other states
Questions
How much does level 3 electrophysiologic procedures cost in Arkansas?
In 2024 Medicare data, level 3 electrophysiologic procedures (APC 5213) at 13 hospitals in Arkansas was billed at $95,278 on average, while the average medicare-allowed amount was $20,224, of which Medicare paid $18,589. 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 4.7 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.