Transient ischemia without thrombolytic in Arkansas
What 8 hospitals in Arkansas charged and were paid for a Medicare hospital stay for transient ischemia without thrombolytic (DRG 069), from 2024 Medicare claims.
Average charge
$29,116
Hospital list price billed
Average payment
$5,883
Medicare + patient + other payers
Medicare paid
$4,460
Average per stay
State rank
#1 of 40
1 = lowest average payment
Hospitals in Arkansas billed an average of $29,116 for transient ischemia without thrombolytic, about 4.9 times the average total payment of $5,883. That payment is 22% below the U.S. average of $7,567.
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 $5,883Billed $29,116
About 20¢ was paid for every $1 hospitals in Arkansas billed for this stay.
Arkansas hospitals: transient ischemia without thrombolytic
Every Arkansas hospital that billed Medicare for this stay at least 11 times. Click a column to sort.
| Hospital | Stays | Avg charge | Avg payment | Medicare paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Regional Med CenterFayetteville | 19 | $27,707 | $5,732 | $4,059 |
| St Bernards Medical CenterJonesboro | 17 | $12,061 | $5,696 | $4,311 |
| Mercy Hospital Fort SmithFort Smith | 16 | $23,404 | $6,337 | $5,120 |
| Baptist Health - Fort SmithFort Smith | 14 | $37,149 | $5,711 | $4,387 |
| CHI St. Vincent Hospital Hot SpringsHot Springs | 13 | $24,687 | $6,189 | $4,066 |
| Baxter Regional Medical CenterMountain Home | 12 | $16,535 | $5,199 | $4,111 |
| Jefferson Regional Medical CtrPine Bluff | 12 | $25,090 | $6,494 | $5,113 |
| National Park Medical CenterHot Springs | 12 | $75,160 | $5,723 | $4,635 |
Lowest and highest payments in Arkansas
Among hospitals with at least 11 Medicare hospital stays. Differences reflect local wage costs, teaching status and how sick patients were, as well as price.
Lowest
| Baxter Regional Medical CenterMountain Home, AR | $5,199 |
|---|---|
| St Bernards Medical CenterJonesboro, AR | $5,696 |
| Baptist Health - Fort SmithFort Smith, AR | $5,711 |
| National Park Medical CenterHot Springs, AR | $5,723 |
| Washington Regional Med CenterFayetteville, AR | $5,732 |
Highest
| Jefferson Regional Medical CtrPine Bluff, AR | $6,494 |
|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital Fort SmithFort Smith, AR | $6,337 |
| CHI St. Vincent Hospital Hot SpringsHot Springs, AR | $6,189 |
| Washington Regional Med CenterFayetteville, AR | $5,732 |
| National Park Medical CenterHot Springs, AR | $5,723 |
Transient ischemia without thrombolytic in other states
Questions
How much does transient ischemia without thrombolytic cost in Arkansas?
In 2024 Medicare data, a hospital stay for transient ischemia without thrombolytic (DRG 069) at 8 hospitals in Arkansas was billed at $29,116 on average, while the average total payment was $5,883, of which Medicare paid $4,460. 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 stay in Arkansas, average charges were 4.9 times the average payment. Uninsured patients can ask the hospital about its financial assistance (charity care) policy and cash prices.
Source: CMS, Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service, 2024. Average total payment includes Medicare's payment, the patient's deductible and coinsurance, and any other payer. CMS omits hospitals with fewer than 11 hospital stays for privacy. About the data.