How many shoppable procedure prices are published for Baptist Health - Van Buren?

Baptist Health - Van Buren in Van Buren, AR currently has 71 standardized procedure price records indexed from its public 45 CFR § 180 machine-readable file.

How do Baptist Health - Van Buren's commercial prices compare to the fair BaseRate?

Across scored shoppable procedures, Baptist Health - Van Buren's median negotiated commercial rate is 1.1× the regionally adjusted fair BaseRate benchmark.

Hospital Profile Acute Care Hospital Voluntary non-profit - Private 74 Beds · urban Updated: 4/1/2026

Baptist Health - Van Buren

211 Crawford Memorial Drive, Van Buren, AR 72956 · 71 Priced Procedures

CMS Overall Rating No CMS Rating

Above Fair Market · Negotiate

1.09×vs. Fair Market Price

Typical commercial prices here are +9% above the fair benchmark (1.09×) even after accounting for local nurse/doctor wages and patient complexity.

83/100 · Corroborated

83/100Self-Pay Cash Beats Insurance 37% of the Time

File Completeness66

Price Logic98

Peer Alignment83

Clean Billing67

Real Cash Discount100

Regional Benchmark Tier

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

Behavioral Pricing FingerprintHigh Insurer Rate · Deep Cash Discount

Cash-Arbitrage Bifurcated Pricer

Baptist Health - Van Buren maintains elevated commercial insurance contracts (1.09× Fair BaseRate) while offering direct self-pay cash discounts that beat commercial negotiated medians on 37% of procedures. High-deductible and uninsured patients should always request the self-pay cash rate prior to billing.

#30 of 51 in AR · 56th State Percentile#1,637 of 3,385 in U.S. · 48th National Percentile

Advantage

Where They're Good (Patient & Payer Edge)

Bottom-quartile procedures (Q25) price at 0.93× the peer BaseRate benchmark
Self-pay cash beats commercial insurance on 37% of shoppable procedures (99/100 Cash Honesty)
CMS clinical safety score (85/100 safety score) with 72% patient recommendation
Binding Good Faith Estimate rights under 45 CFR § 149.610 protect self-pay patients before scheduling

Watchout

Where You Can Get Burned (Markup Traps)

Outpatient surgery & OR suites carry a 1.4× markup over Medicare rates
Captive ER (1.6×) & laboratory (1.5×) services average 1.18× higher multiples than routine shoppable care (1.1×)
Upper-quartile procedures (Q75 1.22×) jump +15% above the median procedure ratio (Q50 1.06×)
Consolidated metro market (HHI 4,590) limits in-network hospital competition (Highly Concentrated Monopoly (>2,500))

Front-Door ShoppableElective / Imaging

1.1× Medicare

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

Back-Door Captive & ER1.18× Divergence

1.3× Medicare

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

Quantile Tail Spread+15% Upper Tail

Q25 0.93× · Q50 1.06× · Q75 1.22×

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

1.1× MedicareGood

Outpatient Surgery & ORBack-Door Captive

1.4× MedicareGood

Diagnostic Imaging (CT/MRI)Front-Door Shoppable

1.1× MedicareGood

Back-Door Captive ER VisitsBack-Door Captive

1.6× MedicareGood

Inpatient Lab & PathologyBack-Door Captive

1.5× MedicareGood

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

0.6× MedicareGood

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

37% Cash Edge · 99/100Good

CMS Clinical Safety & Star ValueIntegrity & Outcomes

3 CMS · 85/100Good

Procedure Prices at Baptist Health - Van Buren

High-impact clinical procedures (MRIs, surgeries, inpatient stays, visits) are prioritized first. Use the category pills or search bar to filter all 71 published procedures.

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Procedure & Billing Code	Self-Pay Cash	This Hospital	Fair BaseRate	vs. Fair
Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `871`	$7,558	$7,558	$19,087	0.4×
Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `392`	$6,177	$6,177	$8,223	0.8×
Blood transfusion CPT Code: `36430`	$470	$557	$498	1.1×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) CPT Code: `74177`	$384	$388	$448	0.9×
Rabies immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90375`	$163	$304	$322	0.9×
Breathing treatment (nebulizer) CPT Code: `94640`	$79	$222	$201	1.1×
Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) CPT Code: `93970`	$157	$244	$272	0.9×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) CPT Code: `74176`	$384	$243	$303	0.8×
CT scan, head (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70470`	$384	$213	$258	0.8×
CT scan, head (with contrast) CPT Code: `70460`	$384	$213	$242	unverified
X-ray, pelvis CPT Code: `72170`	$85	$108	$110	1.0×
X-ray, lower back CPT Code: `72110`	$120	$108	$112	1.0×
Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) CPT Code: `76705`	$62	$108	$126	0.9×
Ultrasound, pelvis CPT Code: `76856`	$169	$108	$130	0.8×
Ultrasound, thyroid and neck CPT Code: `76536`	$174	$108	$132	0.8×
CT scan, head (no contrast) CPT Code: `70450`	$384	$130	$160	0.8×
Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) CPT Code: `76700`	$377	$108	$134	0.8×
CT scan, pelvis CPT Code: `72192`	$384	$130	$163	0.8×
CT scan, sinuses CPT Code: `70486`	$384	$130	$166	0.8×
CT scan, chest (no contrast) CPT Code: `71250`	$384	$130	$167	0.8×
CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) CPT Code: `72131`	$384	$130	$168	0.8×
CT scan, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72125`	$384	$130	$169	0.8×
X-ray, chest (single view) CPT Code: `71045`	$45	$86	$92	0.9×
X-ray, shoulder CPT Code: `73030`	$78	$86	$92	0.9×
X-ray, foot CPT Code: `73630`	$107	$86	$92	0.9×
X-ray, chest (two views) CPT Code: `71046`	$45	$86	$93	0.9×
X-ray, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72040`	$90	$86	$93	0.9×
X-ray, hand CPT Code: `73130`	$70	$86	$93	0.9×
X-ray, hip CPT Code: `73502`	$48	$86	$93	0.9×
X-ray, ankle CPT Code: `73610`	$104	$86	$93	0.9×
Typhoid vaccine HCPCS Code: `90675`	$330	$347	$347	1.0×
Blood antibody screen CPT Code: `86850`	$23	$52	$46	1.1×
Blood test, creatinine (kidney) CPT Code: `82565`	$5	$7	$5	1.4×
Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel CPT Code: `80053`	$310	$14	$11	1.3×
Blood test, vitamin D CPT Code: `82306`	$62	$38	$31	1.2×
Blood test, calcium CPT Code: `82310`	$12	$7	$5	1.4×
Blood test, basic metabolic panel CPT Code: `80048`	$80	$11	$9	1.2×
Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) CPT Code: `80061`	$17	$17	$14	1.2×
Prostate cancer screening (blood test) HCPCS Code: `G0103`	$64	$24	$20	1.2×
Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) CPT Code: `97112`	$41	$40	$38	1.1×
Occupational therapy (self-care training) CPT Code: `97535`	$65	$40	$38	1.1×
Physical therapy (manual therapy) CPT Code: `97140`	$39	$34	$34	1.0×
Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90715`	$50	$54	$56	1.0×
Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) CPT Code: `93005`	$33	$60	$64	0.9×
Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) CPT Code: `97110`	$65	$41	$35	unverified
Physical therapy (gait training) CPT Code: `97116`	$39	$36	$33	unverified
Blood test, clotting time (PTT) CPT Code: `85730`	$7	$8	$6	1.3×
Blood test, lipase CPT Code: `83690`	$21	$9	$7	1.3×
Blood test, magnesium CPT Code: `83735`	$16	$9	$7	1.3×
Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) CPT Code: `84153`	$32	$24	$19	1.3×
Flu vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0008`	$22	$47	$48	1.0×
Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) CPT Code: `82947`	$9	$5	$4	1.3×
Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) CPT Code: `84520`	$9	$5	$4	1.3×
Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) CPT Code: `85025`	$21	$10	$8	1.3×
Blood test, thyroid (TSH) CPT Code: `84443`	$40	$22	$18	1.2×
Culture, bacterial CPT Code: `87070`	$21	$11	$9	1.2×
Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) CPT Code: `82728`	$26	$17	$14	1.2×
Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) CPT Code: `97530`	$41	$41	$40	1.0×
Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) CPT Code: `83036`	$23	$12	$10	1.2×
Blood test, potassium CPT Code: `84132`	$11	$6	$5	1.2×
Blood test, sodium CPT Code: `84295`	$11	$6	$5	1.2×
Hepatitis C antibody test CPT Code: `86803`	$53	$18	$15	1.2×
Blood test, vitamin B12 CPT Code: `82607`	$36	$19	$16	1.2×
Culture, blood CPT Code: `87040`	$26	$13	$11	1.2×
Blood test, amylase CPT Code: `82150`	$16	$8	$7	1.1×
Flu vaccine (high dose) HCPCS Code: `90656`	$27	$28	$25	1.1×
Blood test, liver function panel CPT Code: `80076`	$20	$10	$9	1.1×
Electrical stimulation therapy HCPCS Code: `G0283`	$39	$15	$14	1.1×
Blood test, hemoglobin CPT Code: `85018`	$4	$3	$3	1.0×
Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) CPT Code: `85610`	$4	$5	$5	1.0×
Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) CPT Code: `81001`	$10	$4	$3	unverified

Showing top 25 high-impact procedures of 71 total

Inline Bill X-Ray & 501(r) Calculator For-Profit Facility · Cash & Fair BaseRate Audit

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CMS CCN: 040018

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Fair BaseRate™ $19,087

Medicare Rate $14,117

Self-Pay Cash $7,558

Insurer Median $7,558

1. Amount on Your Bill or Quote ($) Pre-filled with Baptist Health - Van Buren’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 274% of 2026 FPL

Above Standard 400% FPL Financial-Assistance Ceiling

At 274% FPL, you exceed the standard 400% FPL tier, though medical-hardship caps (when bills exceed 10% of annual income) may still apply.

Step 2 · Cash vs. Insurance Arbitrage Save $22,675 Paying Cash

Self-Pay Cash Rate ($7,558) Beats Your Bill

Baptist Health - Van Buren's published 45 CFR § 180 self-pay cash rate is $7,558 (vs. $7,558 commercial insurer median). Ask billing to reclassify the visit to prompt-pay self-pay if it beats your deductible.

Step 3 · Fair BaseRate Target +$11,146 Above Fair BaseRate

Negotiate Toward $19,087 Fair BaseRate ($14,117 Medicare)

Your bill ($30,233) is $11,146 above the denoised Fair BaseRate ($19,087) and 2.1× the $14,117 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) For-Profit / Non-501(c)(3)

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

Public IRS & CMS ownership records classify Baptist Health - Van Buren as a non-501(c)(3) facility. Federal 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) statutory charity-care caps apply specifically to tax-exempt nonprofit hospitals, though state hospital fair-pricing statutes and prompt-pay self-pay discounts may still apply.

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 Composite85/100

Median ER Wait70 min

Left ER Before Seen1%

Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare. 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

How to Pay Less Nearby: Freestanding Centers, Insurer Leverage & Outpatient Savings

Regional Quality & Price Benchmark Pareto Frontier (Price + Quality)

2D regional comparison of commercial negotiated price index against CMS clinical quality composite for Baptist Health - Van Buren.

Price Index: 0.98× regional baseline

Quality: 56/100 CMS composite

Median Household Income$60,362U.S. Census ACS

Local Uninsured Share8.4%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 83/100 · Corroborated CMS CCN 040018

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 040018) ↗ CMS HCRIS Cost Reports ↗

Published MRF FileCMS_45_CFR_180_FILING.json

Publication / Vintage4/1/2026

Validated Rate Rows1,231 (CMS v3.0.0)

File Integrity DigestVerified · CCN 040018

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