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Southwest Arkansas Regional Medical Center

Price Transparency

Price Transparency

Our Commitment to Transparency

Healthcare pricing can be complex, and costs may vary depending on individual circumstances. We are committed to complying with federal price transparency regulations and to making pricing information available so you can make informed healthcare decisions.

Need Help Understanding Your Costs?

We understand that pricing information can be difficult to interpret. The team in our Billing Department is available to help answer questions about:

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  • Insurance coverage

  • Estimated out-of-pocket costs

  • Financial assistance options

  • Billing and payment plans

In compliance with federal regulations from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Southwest Arkansas Regional Medical Center makes its standard charges for all items and services publicly available in two ways:

  1. A comprehensive machine-readable file (MRF) that includes pricing information for all hospital items and services.
  2. A consumer-friendly display of shoppable services.

What are Shoppable Services?

  • Shoppable services are common, non-emergency procedures and services that patients can schedule in advance. CMS requires hospitals to display pricing information for these services in a consumer-friendly format that is easy for patients and families to understand and compare.
  • Our shoppable services display helps you estimate costs before receiving care. It includes at least 300 shoppable services, including many of the most common procedures such as:
    • Imaging (MRI, CT scans, X-rays, ultrasounds)
    • Laboratory tests
    • Outpatient surgeries
    • Maternity and delivery services
    • Cardiac procedures
    • Orthopedic procedures

Shoppable Services

What is a Machine-Readable File?

  • A machine-readable file is a digital file formatted so that a computer can easily import, read, and process the data (for example, CSV or JSON formats). It contains detailed standard charge information for every item and service provided by the hospital.
  • Unlike consumer-friendly displays designed for patients to browse easily, the MRF is intended for systematic analysis by software, researchers, or other tools. It includes comprehensive data on:
    • Gross charges (the full, undiscounted charge for each item or service).
    • Discounted cash prices (for patients paying in full without insurance).
    • Payer-specific negotiated charges (rates negotiated with specific health insurers or plans).
    • De-identified minimum and maximum negotiated charges.

Machine Readable File

Additional Notes

  1. Accuracy: We make a good faith effort to ensure the information is true, accurate, and complete.
  2. Recent Updates: Our file incorporates applicable updates, such as those effective in 2025–2026 regarding allowed amount reporting (e.g., median, percentiles).
  3. The charges in this file represent standard rates and may not reflect your final out-of-pocket costs. Actual payments depend on your insurance benefits, deductibles, copays, and other factors.
  4. For more information on CMS requirements, visit the official CMS Hospital Price Transparency Page.