How many shoppable procedure prices are published for Baptist Health Medical Center-Arkadelphia?

Baptist Health Medical Center-Arkadelphia in Arkadelphia, AR currently has 92 standardized procedure price records indexed from its public 45 CFR § 180 machine-readable file.

How do Baptist Health Medical Center-Arkadelphia's commercial prices compare to the fair BaseRate?

Across scored shoppable procedures, Baptist Health Medical Center-Arkadelphia's median negotiated commercial rate is 1.3× the regionally adjusted fair BaseRate benchmark.

Hospital Profile Critical Access Hospital Voluntary non-profit - Private 25 Beds · rural Updated: 4/1/2026

Baptist Health Medical Center-Arkadelphia

3050 Twin Rivers Drive, Arkadelphia, AR 71923 · 92 Priced Procedures · 66% Patient Recommendation

CMS Overall Rating No CMS Rating

Above Fair Market · Negotiate

1.32×vs. Fair Market Price

Typical commercial prices here are +32% above the fair benchmark (1.32×) even after accounting for local nurse/doctor wages and patient complexity.

84/100 · Corroborated

84/100Self-Pay Cash Beats Insurance 53% of the Time

File Completeness66

Price Logic94

Peer Alignment81

Clean Billing80

Real Cash Discount100

Regional Value Leader

Balances commercial hospital prices against CMS clinical safety, infection control, and patient experience.

Behavioral Pricing FingerprintHigh-HHI Market Leverage

Consolidated System Premium Pricer

Operating in a concentrated regional market (CBSA HHI 10,000), Baptist Health Medical Center-Arkadelphia commands a 1.32× BaseRate commercial premium across insurers. Self-pay cash quotes, in-state peer hospitals, and freestanding outpatient facilities offer critical leverage against consolidated system pricing.

#41 of 51 in AR · 78th State Percentile#2,285 of 3,385 in U.S. · 67th National Percentile

Advantage

Where They're Good (Patient & Payer Edge)

Bottom-quartile procedures (Q25) price at 1.00× the peer BaseRate benchmark
Self-pay cash beats commercial insurance on 53% of shoppable procedures (99/100 Cash Honesty)
CMS clinical safety score (69/100 safety score) with 66% patient recommendation
IRS 501(c)(3) charity care provides free care up to 200% FPL and discounted care up to 400% FPL (21.6% AGB cap)

Watchout

Where You Can Get Burned (Markup Traps)

Even at low-cost facilities (1.32× Fair BaseRate), out-of-network or unnegotiated chargemaster bills can exceed commercial medians — confirm in-network status or request a self-pay cash quote up front.
Captive ER (1.1×) & laboratory (1.8×) services average 1.23× higher multiples than routine shoppable care (1.3×)
Upper-quartile procedures (Q75 1.54×) jump +18% above the median procedure ratio (Q50 1.30×)
Consolidated metro market (HHI 10,000) limits in-network hospital competition (Highly Concentrated Monopoly (>2,500))

Front-Door ShoppableElective / Imaging

1.3× Medicare

Pre-scheduled outpatient procedures where patients can comparison-shop.

Back-Door Captive & ER1.23× Divergence

1.6× Medicare

Emergency, inpatient DRG, lab, and specialty drug lines billed after admission.

Quantile Tail Spread+18% Upper Tail

Q25 1.00× · Q50 1.30× · Q75 1.54×

Detects median-gaming when upper-quartile codes spike above the p50 median.

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Department & Integrity Multiples (vs. CMS Medicare Cost Anchor) Green ≤1.3× · Teal 1.3–1.8× · Amber 1.8–2.5× · Rose >2.5×

Front-Door Shoppable CareFront-Door Shoppable

1.3× MedicareGood

Outpatient Surgery & ORBack-Door Captive

0.5× MedicareGood

Diagnostic Imaging (CT/MRI)Front-Door Shoppable

1.8× MedicareGood

Back-Door Captive ER VisitsBack-Door Captive

1.1× MedicareGood

Inpatient Lab & PathologyBack-Door Captive

1.8× MedicareGood

Specialty & Infusion Drugs (J-Codes)Back-Door Captive

0.7× MedicareGood

Self-Pay Cash Honesty & 501(r)Integrity & Outcomes

53% Cash Edge · 99/100Good

CMS Clinical Safety & Star ValueIntegrity & Outcomes

3 CMS · 69/100Fair

Procedure Prices at Baptist Health Medical Center-Arkadelphia

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Procedure & Billing Code	Self-Pay Cash	This Hospital	Fair BaseRate	vs. Fair
Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) CPT Code: `47562`	$2,364	$8,455	$6,109	unverified
Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `871`	$5,614	$5,614	$19,087	0.3×
Inguinal hernia repair CPT Code: `49505`	$2,269	$5,625	$3,629	unverified
Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `392`	$4,868	$4,868	$8,223	0.6×
Cataract surgery with lens implant CPT Code: `66984`	$1,181	$3,486	$2,540	1.4×
Trauma team activation HCPCS Code: `G0390`	$1,430	$2,086	$1,453	1.4×
Colonoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `45380`	$569	$1,757	$1,256	1.4×
Colonoscopy (diagnostic) CPT Code: `45378`	$464	$1,348	$981	1.4×
Upper endoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `43239`	$652	$1,339	$987	unverified
Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair CPT Code: `29881`	$1,193	$1,193	$3,372	unverified
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) CPT Code: `93306`	$513	$697	$583	1.2×
Blood transfusion CPT Code: `36430`	$348	$662	$498	1.3×
MRI, brain (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70553`	$1,009	$546	$511	1.1×
Rabies immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90375`	$180	$460	$322	1.4×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) CPT Code: `74177`	$671	$412	$448	0.9×
MRI, lower back (no contrast) CPT Code: `72148`	$777	$373	$338	1.1×
MRI, brain (no contrast) CPT Code: `70551`	$886	$373	$343	1.1×
MRI, knee or other leg joint CPT Code: `73721`	$525	$373	$369	1.0×
Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) CPT Code: `93970`	$321	$324	$272	unverified
CT scan, head (with contrast) CPT Code: `70460`	$496	$275	$242	1.1×
CT scan, head (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70470`	$548	$275	$258	1.1×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) CPT Code: `74176`	$652	$251	$303	0.8×
CT scan, head (no contrast) CPT Code: `70450`	$444	$164	$160	1.0×
CT scan, pelvis CPT Code: `72192`	$650	$164	$163	1.0×
CT scan, sinuses CPT Code: `70486`	$444	$164	$166	1.0×
CT scan, chest (no contrast) CPT Code: `71250`	$481	$164	$167	1.0×
CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) CPT Code: `72131`	$506	$164	$168	1.0×
CT scan, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72125`	$506	$164	$169	1.0×
Screening mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77067`	$67	$178	$123	unverified
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) CPT Code: `99214`	$56	$158	$123	unverified
Speech therapy (language evaluation) CPT Code: `92507`	$106	$113	$86	1.3×
X-ray, pelvis CPT Code: `72170`	$59	$121	$110	1.1×
X-ray, lower back CPT Code: `72110`	$97	$121	$112	1.1×
New patient office visit (30-44 min) CPT Code: `99203`	$50	$107	$110	1.0×
Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) CPT Code: `76705`	$152	$121	$126	1.0×
Ultrasound, pelvis CPT Code: `76856`	$158	$121	$130	0.9×
Ultrasound, thyroid and neck CPT Code: `76536`	$143	$121	$132	0.9×
Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) CPT Code: `76700`	$226	$121	$134	0.9×
X-ray, chest (single view) CPT Code: `71045`	$29	$86	$92	0.9×
X-ray, shoulder CPT Code: `73030`	$49	$86	$92	0.9×
X-ray, foot CPT Code: `73630`	$91	$86	$92	0.9×
X-ray, chest (two views) CPT Code: `71046`	$36	$86	$93	0.9×
X-ray, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72040`	$71	$86	$93	0.9×
X-ray, hand CPT Code: `73130`	$58	$86	$93	0.9×
X-ray, hip CPT Code: `73502`	$42	$86	$93	0.9×
X-ray, ankle CPT Code: `73610`	$92	$86	$93	0.9×
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) CPT Code: `99213`	$45	$108	$87	unverified
Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) CPT Code: `93005`	$76	$80	$64	unverified
Typhoid vaccine HCPCS Code: `90675`	$234	$475	$347	1.4×
Drug screening test HCPCS Code: `G0480`	$75	$177	$116	1.5×
Blood test, vitamin D CPT Code: `82306`	$39	$49	$31	1.6×
Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) CPT Code: `97112`	$29	$50	$38	1.3×
Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) CPT Code: `97530`	$20	$52	$40	1.3×
Occupational therapy (self-care training) CPT Code: `97535`	$23	$49	$38	1.3×
Blood antibody screen CPT Code: `86850`	$43	$57	$46	1.2×
Flu vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0008`	$17	$59	$48	1.2×
Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90715`	$34	$52	$56	0.9×
Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) CPT Code: `81001`	$18	$5	$3	1.7×
Blood test, clotting time (PTT) CPT Code: `85730`	$4	$10	$6	1.7×
Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) CPT Code: `85025`	$31	$13	$8	1.6×
Blood test, calcium CPT Code: `82310`	$7	$8	$5	1.6×
Blood test, creatinine (kidney) CPT Code: `82565`	$3	$8	$5	1.6×
Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) CPT Code: `83036`	$13	$16	$10	1.6×
Blood test, potassium CPT Code: `84132`	$6	$8	$5	1.6×
Blood test, sodium CPT Code: `84295`	$6	$8	$5	1.6×
Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) CPT Code: `84153`	$31	$30	$19	1.6×
Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) CPT Code: `80061`	$17	$22	$14	1.6×
Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) CPT Code: `82728`	$18	$22	$14	1.6×
Blood test, lipase CPT Code: `83690`	$27	$11	$7	1.6×
Blood test, magnesium CPT Code: `83735`	$25	$11	$7	1.6×
Blood test, vitamin B12 CPT Code: `82607`	$20	$25	$16	1.6×
Blood test, thyroid (TSH) CPT Code: `84443`	$58	$28	$18	1.6×
Physical therapy (gait training) CPT Code: `97116`	$24	$44	$33	1.3×
Culture, bacterial CPT Code: `87070`	$38	$14	$9	1.6×
Culture, blood CPT Code: `87040`	$45	$17	$11	1.5×
Hepatitis C antibody test CPT Code: `86803`	$19	$23	$15	1.5×
Electrical stimulation therapy HCPCS Code: `G0283`	$12	$18	$14	1.3×
Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) CPT Code: `97110`	$29	$43	$35	1.2×
Blood test, amylase CPT Code: `82150`	$25	$11	$7	1.6×
Blood test, basic metabolic panel CPT Code: `80048`	$111	$14	$9	1.6×
Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel CPT Code: `80053`	$255	$17	$11	1.5×
Physical therapy (manual therapy) CPT Code: `97140`	$23	$41	$34	1.2×
Breathing treatment (nebulizer) CPT Code: `94640`	$42	$42	$201	0.2×
Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) CPT Code: `82947`	$5	$6	$4	1.5×
Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) CPT Code: `84520`	$5	$6	$4	1.5×
Prostate cancer screening (blood test) HCPCS Code: `G0103`	$66	$30	$20	1.5×
Blood test, liver function panel CPT Code: `80076`	$131	$13	$9	1.4×
Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) CPT Code: `85610`	$3	$7	$5	1.4×
Blood test, hemoglobin CPT Code: `85018`	$2	$4	$3	1.3×
Flu vaccine (high dose) HCPCS Code: `90656`	$14	$27	$25	1.1×
DTaP vaccine (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90700`	$20	$24	$39	0.6×
Hospital observation (per hour) HCPCS Code: `G0378`	$12	$12	$86	0.1×

Showing top 25 high-impact procedures of 92 total

Inline Bill X-Ray & 501(r) Calculator 501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Free Care ≤200% FPL · AGB Cap 21.6%

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CMS CCN: 041321

CPT 47562

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Fair BaseRate™ $6,109

Medicare Rate $6,176

Self-Pay Cash $2,364

Insurer Median $8,455

1. Amount on Your Bill or Quote ($) Pre-filled with Baptist Health Medical Center-Arkadelphia’s charged/list benchmark

2. Household Annual Income ($) Screened against 2026 HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines

3. Household Size (1–8) 2026 FPL: $15,650 + $5,500 per additional person

Step 1 · 501(r) Charity Care Check 501(r) AGB Cap: $2,039 (274% FPL)

Statutory 501(r) AGB Cap Limits Bill to $2,039

At 274% FPL (201%–400% FPL tier), 26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5) caps FAP-eligible bills at Amounts Generally Billed (21.6% of gross = $2,039).

Step 2 · Cash vs. Insurance Arbitrage Save $7,091 Paying Cash

Self-Pay Cash Rate ($2,364) Beats Your Bill

Baptist Health Medical Center-Arkadelphia's published 45 CFR § 180 self-pay cash rate is $2,364 (vs. $8,455 commercial insurer median). Ask billing to reclassify the visit to prompt-pay self-pay if it beats your deductible.

Step 3 · Fair BaseRate Target +$3,346 Above Fair BaseRate

Negotiate Toward $6,109 Fair BaseRate ($6,176 Medicare)

Your bill ($9,455) is $3,346 above the denoised Fair BaseRate ($6,109) and 1.5× the $6,176 Medicare rate.

1-Click Factual Dispute Summary: Copy a citation-backed benchmark memo (with CMS CCN, CPT code, Medicare reference, Fair BaseRate, and 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) calculations) to paste into patient-portal messages or billing appeals.

IRS Form 990 Schedule H & 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Hospital

Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) & Amounts Generally Billed (AGB)

Free Care Eligibility BenchmarkUp to 200% FPL100% charity write-off income threshold

Discounted Care EligibilityUp to 400% FPLSliding-scale & AGB billing cap tier

Charity Care Share of ExpensesSee Schedule HNet community financial assistance reported

26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5) AGB Benchmark Method: lookback_commercial_median

Hospital-Specific CMS HCRIS Benchmark (21.6% of gross charges)

Under 26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5), a tax-exempt hospital organization may not bill FAP-eligible patients more than Amounts Generally Billed (AGB) to individuals with insurance covering emergency or medically necessary care. Derived from this facility’s reported CMS HCRIS cost-to-charge & insurer allowance filings. Verify your exact Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) determination directly with the billing office.

Screen your household size, income, and itemized CPT codes against 2026 HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines: Calculate Your 501(r) Cap Above ↑

CMS Care Compare Public Quality Record

Clinical Quality, Patient Experience & Infection Benchmarks

Safety Composite69/100

Would Recommend66%

Rated 9 or 10 (HCAHPS)81%

Median ER Wait95 min

Left ER Before Seen2%

30-Day Mortality vs U.S.same

Unplanned Readmissionsame

Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare (45 completed HCAHPS patient surveys). Clinical quality metrics summarize historical facility-wide cohorts and are not medical advice for individual care decisions.

Care-Setting Arbitrage, Bilateral SVD Insurer Leverage & Regional Alternatives

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Regional Value & Quality Leader Pareto Frontier (Price + Quality)

2D regional comparison of commercial negotiated price index against CMS clinical quality composite for Baptist Health Medical Center-Arkadelphia.

Price Index: 1.00× regional baseline

Quality: 54/100 CMS composite

Median Household Income$50,985U.S. Census ACS

Local Uninsured Share8.7%Regional ACS estimate

200% FPL (1 Person)$31,920Common free-care ceiling

400% FPL (Family of 4)$128,600Common AGB cap ceiling

45 CFR § 180 Primary-Source Lineage & Federal Verification VeriRate 84/100 · Corroborated CMS CCN 041321

Verify the Raw Data: Official Hospital MRF, CMS Medicare.gov & Federal Filings

MRF Portal Indexed (CMS_45_CFR_180_FILING.json) Verify on CMS Medicare.gov (CCN 041321) ↗ CMS HCRIS Cost Reports ↗

Published MRF FileCMS_45_CFR_180_FILING.json

Publication / Vintage4/1/2026

Validated Rate Rows1,010 (CMS v3.0.0)

File Integrity DigestVerified · CCN 041321

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