Baptist Health-Fort Smith Pricing Analysis
1001 TOWSON AVENUE, FORT SMITH, AR
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
F
Among the most expensive
107x
the federal fair-price benchmark
2,322
92 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Baptist Health-Fort Smith charges the most compared to the federal fair-price benchmark. “They Charge” is what appears on your bill. “Gov. Benchmark” is what the government determines the doctor's work is worth.
About Baptist Health-Fort Smith
Baptist Health-Fort Smith in FORT SMITH, AR charges 107x or more above the federal benchmark — among the most expensive across 92 procedures we could compare. This data comes directly from the hospital's own published price file — they're required by federal law to share it.
What this means for your bill
If you're uninsured, out-of-network, or have a high-deductible plan, these prices directly affect what you pay. If you have in-network insurance, your insurer has likely negotiated much lower rates.
Can I negotiate?
Yes. Most hospitals will reduce bills when patients present evidence. Our bill review service compares your specific charges to fair-price benchmarks and generates a dispute letter you can send to the billing department.
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