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Harrison, AR 72601 · CMS Certification Number 040017. What Medicare pays this hospital for knee, hip and shoulder replacement, what it lists, how it compares, and what a surgery center nearby is paid.
Medicare prices at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $14,374 | $43,910 | 3.1× | $11,770 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $16,168 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $15,748 | $40,359 | 2.6× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 3.7% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 5.7%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 174 beds
Arkansas has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay North Arkansas Regional Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to North Arkansas Regional Medical Center for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $14,374 (MS-DRG 470, 20 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $11,770 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 98 cases).
What is North Arkansas Regional Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $43,910, 3.1× the average total payment for a Medicare stay. Almost nobody pays the list price; it matters for uninsured bills and percent-of-charge contracts.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near North Arkansas Regional Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Baxter Health Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $7,815 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $6,559 less than an inpatient stay at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does North Arkansas Regional Medical Center compare with other Arkansas hospitals?
North Arkansas Regional Medical Center's average total payment per Medicare stay is higher than 80% of the 10 Arkansas hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.