Level 3 Lower GI Procedures in Arkansas
What 31 hospitals in Arkansas charged and were paid for level 3 lower gi procedures (APC 5313), from 2024 Medicare claims.
Average charge
$15,246
Hospital list price billed
Average allowed
$2,455
Medicare's payment + patient's share
Medicare paid
$1,964
Average per service
State rank
#18 of 49
1 = lowest average payment
Hospitals in Arkansas billed an average of $15,246 for level 3 lower gi procedures, about 6.2 times the average medicare-allowed amount of $2,455. That payment is 9% below the U.S. average of $2,703.
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 $2,455Billed $15,246
About 16¢ was paid for every $1 hospitals in Arkansas billed for this service.
Arkansas hospitals: level 3 lower gi procedures
Every Arkansas hospital that billed Medicare for this service at least 11 times. Click a column to sort.
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
| Washington Regional Med CenterFayetteville, AR | $2,319 |
|---|---|
| St Bernards Medical CenterJonesboro, AR | $2,368 |
| Baptist Health Medical Center-Little RockLittle Rock, AR | $2,406 |
| University of Arkansas Medical SciencesLittle Rock, AR | $2,406 |
| Conway Regional Medical CenterConway, AR | $2,407 |
Highest
| St Vincent Infirmary Medical CenterLittle Rock, AR | $2,579 |
|---|---|
| CHI St. Vincent Hospital Hot SpringsHot Springs, AR | $2,579 |
| Baxter Regional Medical CenterMountain Home, AR | $2,479 |
| National Park Medical CenterHot Springs, AR | $2,467 |
| Conway Regional Medical CenterConway, AR | $2,407 |
Level 3 Lower GI Procedures in other states
Questions
How much does level 3 lower gi procedures cost in Arkansas?
In 2024 Medicare data, level 3 lower gi procedures (APC 5313) at 31 hospitals in Arkansas was billed at $15,246 on average, while the average medicare-allowed amount was $2,455, of which Medicare paid $1,964. 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 6.2 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.