Inpatient stays
Initial observation care, per day, low complexity (30 min) cost in Arkansas
Initial observation care, per day, low complexity (30 min) usually involves several bills: the facility, the doctor or surgeon, and often anesthesia. Some surgery centers and cash-pay programs quote one bundled price for everything.
Typical cash price
In Arkansas
From 9 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Arkansas.
Nationwide typical: $158 (most listed prices $48.93–$386).
Cheapest in Arkansas
- Dardanelle Regional Medical CenterInitial observation care, per day, low complexity (30 min)Facility fee only$25.84
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Dardanelle Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - North Arkansas Regional Medical CenterInitial observation care, per day, low complexity (30 min)Facility fee only$46.31
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: North Arkansas Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Mena Hospital Commission dba Mena Regional Health SystemInitial observation care, per day, low complexity (30 min)Facility fee only$70.20
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mena Hospital Commission dba Mena Regional Health price fil · checked Oct 2026 - Piggott Community HospitalInitial observation care, per day, low complexity (30 min)Facility fee only$105
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Piggott Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - St. Bernards Medical CenterInitial observation care, per day, low complexity (30 min)Facility fee only$124
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St. Bernards Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - White River Medical CenterInitial observation care, per day, low complexity (30 min)Facility fee only$135
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: White River Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Jefferson Regional Medical CenterInitial observation care, per day, low complexity (30 min)Facility fee only$153
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Jefferson Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Washington Regional Medical CenterInitial observation care, per day, low complexity (30 min)Facility fee only$190
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Washington Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Baxter Health Fulton County HospitalInitial observation care, per day, low complexity (30 min)Facility fee only$223
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Baxter Health Fulton County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
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Common questions
What does a bundled price include?
A bundled (all-in) price usually covers the facility, the surgeon and anesthesia for the procedure itself. Pre-op tests, implants, pathology and follow-up visits are sometimes extra. Ask for a written Good Faith Estimate.
Do I need a referral?
You usually need a consultation with the surgeon or specialist first. Ask whether the consultation is included in the cash price.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.