Prices at 3 hospitals in Arkansas, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$111
Chargemaster (median)
$208
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$110
Medicare pays
$58
$92$130
Median cash $111 · Medicare $58 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Typical cash range: $92 – $130. The median cash price is about 1.9× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Arkansas Regional Medical Center | Harrison, AR | $87 | $110 | ★ 2/5 | 146 min | 15.1% |
| Mercy Hospital Berryville | Berryville, AR | $135 | $109 | — | 111 min | 15.2% |
CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.