Other Circulatory System O.r. Procedures in Alabama
MS-DRG 264: Other circulatory system o.r. procedures
$105,164typical hospital bill
$28,108typical amount paid
$22,057–$34,160range paid across 2 hospitals
Alabama hospitals billed Medicare a typical $105,164 for this stay in 2024, about 3.7 times what was actually paid. Medicare's payment depends mostly on the hospital's location and teaching role; the bill depends on the hospital's own price list, so bills vary far more than payments.
Billed (list price)Actually paid (Medicare + patient)
| Hospital | City | Medicare stays | Billed | Paid | Cash price | Insurers (median) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville Hospital | Huntsville | 11 | $107,530 | $22,057 | – | Not in dollars (14 plans) | |
| Dch Regional Medical Center | Tuscaloosa | 20 | $102,799 | $34,160 | – | – |
Medicare: CMS, 2024 (hospitals with 11 or more Medicare stays). Cash and insurer prices: hospitals' own price files, where read; insurer figures are commercial plans only, median and 10th–90th percentile across plans.