1001 Towson AvenueFort smith, AR 72901
Region: : AR - Fort Smith
| Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Abdominal - Gallbladder (Laparoscopic) (Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy W/o C.d.e. Without Any Complications) |
| Total 2011 Cases | 13 |
| Average amount Sparks Regional Medical Center charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $21,492.00 |
| Average amount Medicare paid Sparks Regional Medical Center for Abdominal - Gallbladder (Laparoscopic) (Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy W/o C.d.e. Without Any Complications) | $6,814.00 |
| Difference between what Sparks Regional Medical Center charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $14,678.00 |
| Hospital's Markup: | 315% |
| Average amount nationally charged for Abdominal - Gallbladder (Laparoscopic) (Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy W/o C.d.e. Without Any Complications) in 2011 over all cases | $34,723.80 |
| Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement | $8,068.11 |
| Hospital's charge compared to the national average | 38% lower |
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 173 out of 871 reported procedures |
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 80% |