Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Mcc in Alabama
MS-DRG 459: Spinal fusion except cervical with mcc
$266,757average hospital bill
$52,321average amount paid
One Alabama hospital reported enough Medicare stays of this kind in 2024 to be listed. It billed an average of $266,757, about 5.1 times what was actually paid. Compare other states.
Billed (list price)Actually paid (Medicare + patient)
| Hospital | City | Medicare stays | Billed | Paid | Cash price | Insurers (median) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama Hospital | Birmingham | 14 | $266,757 | $52,321 | – | – | |
| Huntsville Hospital | Huntsville | – | – | – | – | Not in dollars (4 plans) |
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.