Hysterectomy Cost in Arkansas (2026)
Below-average pricing · Regional price parity: 91.2 · AR
What Drives Pricing Here
Three factors explain most of why hysterectomy costs what it does in Arkansas.
Regional Price Parity
Arkansas's cost-of-living index sits at 91.2 — meaningfully below the national benchmark (100). This directly scales facility and staffing overhead, which flow through to every procedure price.
Specialist Availability
Limited local facility options in Arkansas can reduce price competition. Consider quotes from neighboring states if the travel is feasible.
Vs. National Benchmark
At -8.8% below the national average ($18,000), Arkansas is a discount market. Often driven by lower overhead or less metro concentration — quality can still be excellent.
Hysterectomy in Arkansas: What to Know
Arkansas offers advanced hysterectomy options, often at lower costs than the national average. In Little Rock, UAMS features a gynecologic surgeon pioneering scarless V-NOTES hysterectomies. Northwest Medical Center's Willow Creek Women's Hospital in Johnson and Springdale also provides innovative minimally invasive techniques, including early adoption of robot-assisted da Vinci surgery. Conway Regional Health System in Conway and Cornerstone Clinic for Women in Little Rock also utilize da Vinci robotic surgery for gynecological procedures.
For potential savings, consider Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) which generally offer more affordable hysterectomy options compared to traditional hospitals. Patients needing transport can utilize services like Patient Care Independent Nursing Services or United MedTrans for non-emergency travel to and from appointments, even for specialized care in neighboring states if necessary. Verify current pricing directly with providers.
Estimated Cost Breakdown in Arkansas
Arkansas falls slightly below the national average for hysterectomy costs. Here's the typical cost breakdown.
Facility Fee
OR time and hospital staffing
Most significant cost
Surgeon Fee
Expertise and experience level
Implants & Supplies
Post-Op Care
Recovery and aftercare
Anesthesia
Anesthesiologist or CRNA fee
Total Estimated Cost
Arkansas all-in range
Financing Options
Many Arkansas clinics partner with CareCredit or Alphaeon. A typical 24-month, 0% APR term on $16,416 looks like:
- Soft credit check — no hard pull
- Instant approval decisions
- HSA/FSA eligible for qualifying cases
Based on CMS Medicare data and regional price parities. Learn about our methodology →
Ranges adjusted for Arkansas's regional price parity (91.2). See the national percentage breakdown →
Facility Costs in Arkansas
Only a handful of Arkansas facilities report significant hysterectomy volume to CMS. Patients may want to compare with neighboring states.
| Facility | City | Negotiated Rate | Medicare | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uams Medical Center | Little Rock | $16,970 | $14,451 | 11 |
Hysterectomy Cost in Nearby States
Neighboring states offer a range of hysterectomy pricing. Arkansas falls in the middle of the pack.
Expert Answers for Arkansas Patients
Local regulations, insurance nuance, and surgical standards specific to Arkansas.
Compare Arkansas with any other state
See national pricing, all 50 state comparisons, and detailed cost factors in the main hysterectomy cost guide.
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How we calculate hysterectomy costs in Arkansas
Cost estimates combine procedure-specific pricing data with regional cost-of-living and provider-supply adjustments. Primary sources:
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Hospital pricing transparency files — CMS-required machine-readable data published by hospitals under the CMS Hospital Price Transparency rule (effective January 2021). Provides actual negotiated rates between hospitals and insurers.
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HCUP (Healthcare Cost & Utilization Project) — AHRQ's HCUP databases provide nationally-representative procedure cost data by state, payer, and patient demographics.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics — Healthcare Practitioner Occupational Wages — BLS OEWS data on surgeon, anesthesiologist, and surgical staff wages by state, used to model regional labor-cost differences in procedure pricing.
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BEA Regional Price Parities (RPP) — U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis state-level price-level indices, used to adjust national procedure averages for Arkansas's cost-of-living relative to the national mean.
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FAIR Health Consumer Cost Lookup — the FAIR Health database aggregates billed and allowed amounts from over 36 billion claim records, providing a check on procedure-cost ranges by ZIP code.
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Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data — CMS public-use files on Medicare-allowed amounts and submitted charges by HCPCS/CPT code and state, used as a baseline for procedure-cost ranges.
Estimates are illustrative and reflect typical pricing ranges; actual costs depend on insurance coverage, surgical complexity, anesthesia type, hospital vs. ambulatory setting, and individual patient factors. Always confirm pricing directly with providers and your insurance carrier. See our methodology page for full calculation details.