Level 4 Neurostimulator and Related Procedures in Arkansas
What 18 hospitals in Arkansas charged and were paid for level 4 neurostimulator and related procedures (APC 5464), from 2024 Medicare claims.
Average charge
$68,973
Hospital list price billed
Average allowed
$18,687
Medicare's payment + patient's share
Medicare paid
$17,053
Average per service
State rank
#10 of 44
1 = lowest average payment
Hospitals in Arkansas billed an average of $68,973 for level 4 neurostimulator and related procedures, about 3.7 times the average medicare-allowed amount of $18,687. That payment is 7% below the U.S. average of $20,097.
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 $18,687Billed $68,973
About 27¢ was paid for every $1 hospitals in Arkansas billed for this service.
Arkansas hospitals: level 4 neurostimulator and related 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Medical Center-SpringdaleSpringdale | 36 | $153,200 | $17,943 | $16,311 |
| CHI St. Vincent Hospital Hot SpringsHot Springs | 33 | $44,533 | $20,045 | $18,398 |
| Mercy Hospital Northwest ArkansasRogers | 32 | $37,751 | $18,409 | $16,777 |
| Washington Regional Med CenterFayetteville | 27 | $77,772 | $18,409 | $16,777 |
| St Vincent Infirmary Medical CenterLittle Rock | 26 | $70,970 | $18,628 | $16,990 |
| Baptist Health Medical Center-Little RockLittle Rock | 26 | $41,657 | $18,051 | $16,415 |
| National Park Medical CenterHot Springs | 24 | $83,267 | $20,044 | $18,412 |
| University of Arkansas Medical SciencesLittle Rock | 17 | $58,870 | $17,044 | $15,418 |
| Baptist Health - Fort SmithFort Smith | 15 | $50,280 | $18,563 | $16,931 |
| Mercy Hospital Fort SmithFort Smith | 13 | $42,522 | $18,563 | $16,925 |
| Jefferson Regional Medical CtrPine Bluff | 13 | $41,833 | $19,869 | $18,237 |
| White County Medical CenterSearcy | – | – | – | – |
| St Bernards Medical CenterJonesboro | – | – | – | – |
| Baxter Regional Medical CenterMountain Home | – | – | – | – |
| Conway Regional Medical CenterConway | – | – | – | – |
| Medical Center South ArkansasEl Dorado | – | – | – | – |
| White River Medical CenterBatesville | – | – | – | – |
| Baptist Health Medical Center- ConwayConway | – | – | – | – |
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
| University of Arkansas Medical SciencesLittle Rock, AR | $17,044 |
|---|---|
| Northwest Medical Center-SpringdaleSpringdale, AR | $17,943 |
| Baptist Health Medical Center-Little RockLittle Rock, AR | $18,051 |
| Washington Regional Med CenterFayetteville, AR | $18,409 |
| Mercy Hospital Northwest ArkansasRogers, AR | $18,409 |
Highest
| CHI St. Vincent Hospital Hot SpringsHot Springs, AR | $20,045 |
|---|---|
| National Park Medical CenterHot Springs, AR | $20,044 |
| Jefferson Regional Medical CtrPine Bluff, AR | $19,869 |
| St Vincent Infirmary Medical CenterLittle Rock, AR | $18,628 |
| Mercy Hospital Fort SmithFort Smith, AR | $18,563 |
Level 4 Neurostimulator and Related Procedures in other states
Questions
How much does level 4 neurostimulator and related procedures cost in Arkansas?
In 2024 Medicare data, level 4 neurostimulator and related procedures (APC 5464) at 18 hospitals in Arkansas was billed at $68,973 on average, while the average medicare-allowed amount was $18,687, of which Medicare paid $17,053. 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 3.7 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.