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STERILE WATER/SALINE; 500 ML
Springdale, AR
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Arkansas Childrens Northwest’s median price of $4 is 3% below the median hospital's median price ($5), higher than 37% of the 918 hospitals reporting HCPCS A4217. The highlighted bar is where this hospital falls; shaded is the middle 50% of hospitals.
Negotiated rates from the hospital’s own file: 3 payers, 3 plan rates. A facility fee, a professional fee, a per diem and a case rate are different bills, so each is listed on its own. Open a payer to see it across hospitals.
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| 1 | Blue Cross Blue Shield all plans facility · percent of total billed charges · outpatientfrom % of charges | $4 | $4 | — | — | 1–10 | $4 – $4 |
| 2 | UnitedHealthcare medicare advantage facility · other · outpatient | $4 | $4 | — | — | — | $4 – $4 |
| 3 | WellCare medicare advantage facility · other · outpatient | $4 | $4 | — | — | — | $4 – $4 |
Last updated: Aug 13, 2026
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