US Health Care Costs

Huntsville Hospital

101 Sivley Rd, Huntsville, AL 35801 · (256) 265-1000

General hospitalGovernment - Hospital District or AuthorityEmergency roomCMS rating ★★★★★

The money

$19what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$203.4Mnet income, all sources
−2.1%margin on patient care alone
$22.4Mcost of charity care (1.7% of costs)
$197.4Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
905beds

From the hospital's Medicare cost report for the year ending June 2025.

Hospital stays

Medicare figures are 2024 averages for this hospital; the bars show how much of the bill was actually paid.

Billed (list price)Actually paid (Medicare + patient)

StayMedicare staysBilledPaid
Sepsis, with major complications 871814$69,535$14,390
Heart failure, with major complications 291389$40,675$9,512
Lung infection, with major complications 177200$56,526$11,829
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 065186$46,660$7,970
Heart stent 322140$71,853$15,481
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 481133$81,133$14,698
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 640131$37,301$9,785
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 641130$27,355$6,227
Sepsis 872127$34,866$7,728
Stroke, with major complications 064123$79,201$14,756
Heart catheterization, with major complications 286119$59,428$16,218
Fainting 312116$28,490$6,670
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 378116$36,702$7,698
Stomach and digestive disorders 392116$30,162$7,282
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 853114$165,694$33,907
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 274113$124,180$21,550
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 267109$212,976$32,807
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 309109$24,636$5,938
Pneumonia, with major complications 193108$44,075$9,467
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 308102$39,319$8,852
Kidney failure, with complications 68396$25,272$6,964
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68995$35,530$8,683
Urinary tract infection 69095$26,230$6,479
Lung infection, with complications 17894$40,841$7,594
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52292$74,785$14,966
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69891$60,248$11,983
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc 45590$255,971$32,614
Hip or knee replacement 47090$106,849$14,861
Kidney failure, with major complications 68288$38,944$10,793
Pneumonia, with complications 19486$28,157$6,503
Back problems (no surgery) 55286$33,274$7,152
Diabetes, with complications 63880$34,084$7,567
Heart catheterization 28775$36,451$8,332
Heart attack, with major complications 28072$58,876$11,512
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37769$63,958$14,382
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32166$110,787$20,699
Anemia and blood disorders 81265$26,863$8,429
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60364$25,625$7,108
Respiratory failure 18963$47,370$9,041
Delirium and other mental confusion 88459$36,702$11,400
Mini-stroke (TIA) 06957$35,290$6,268
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 33156$90,758$12,476
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31455$76,419$14,999
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05753$34,068$9,559
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 02552$219,102$35,236
Bowel surgery, with complications 33052$101,543$16,900
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 94852$25,769$6,729
COPD, with major complications 19051$39,407$8,460
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Cc 19151$27,097$6,452
Extracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03950$50,632$8,434
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 46049$174,036$24,905
Seizures 10148$38,208$7,707
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39148$44,009$10,451
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Cc 46748$164,765$22,467
Heart attack, with complications 28147$31,178$6,917
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 06646$28,877$5,475
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17546$52,885$10,411
Heart Failure and Shock with Cc 29245$29,281$6,591
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09243$37,800$7,726
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38943$24,476$6,260
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation Without Mcc 23442$222,894$42,136
Diabetes, with major complications 63742$69,953$11,008
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Cc 08641$41,862$10,444
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization Without Mcc 23641$196,547$29,723
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32941$176,339$32,325
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 37240$31,532$8,201
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 47240$119,533$25,754
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69940$24,426$7,792
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98140$156,433$29,589
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 16439$118,281$18,737
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24339$81,090$15,772
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81139$52,773$9,692
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement Without Cc/Mcc 46838$144,072$20,321
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 49338$91,738$17,380
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 53638$25,378$6,282
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 26637$263,518$41,656
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48037$113,257$19,870
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 02336$245,688$37,503
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 27035$235,173$42,212
High blood pressure 30535$26,141$5,976
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87035$250,530$48,513
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 17634$26,860$6,807
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 91734$66,047$18,901
Bronchitis and Asthma with Cc/Mcc 20233$26,283$7,788
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Cc/Mcc 24433$66,410$13,699
Seizures with Mcc 10032$70,111$16,380
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Cc 08331$43,837$9,976
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 24231$110,775$22,725
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Cc 45431$293,831$45,637
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 56331$26,679$6,482
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis Without Mc 02430$176,258$24,669
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20830$78,878$18,303
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 38830$43,161$10,690
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85430$82,738$17,474
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 91930$63,016$14,936
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 09129$62,673$12,398
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 22029$277,068$44,789
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation with Mcc 23329$305,221$58,965
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization with Mcc 23529$247,465$39,464
Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc 47329$97,738$16,745
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25228$169,322$26,782
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 43228$50,534$13,167
Major Joint or Limb Reattachment Procedures of Upper Extremities 48328$103,398$17,321
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 16327$175,512$30,742
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Cc 27127$145,803$22,241
Other digestive problems, with complications 39427$34,093$7,481
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 55127$42,011$11,656
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Cc 51626$78,426$13,742
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 21925$428,527$64,981
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 44125$56,943$13,701
Endocrine Disorders with Mcc 64325$51,566$11,995
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Mcc 37124$48,715$12,069
Signs and Symptoms of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Without Mcc 55624$34,067$6,796
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections with Mcc 86224$51,998$12,836
Nervous System Neoplasms with Mcc 05423$49,588$10,037
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Mcc 08223$62,455$16,013
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 29923$48,396$11,099
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc 43523$95,275$14,253
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Cc 43923$34,174$7,771
Coagulation Disorders 81323$51,008$11,278
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 18022$63,778$11,947
Pneumothorax with Cc 20022$41,607$10,588
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 25322$103,608$16,892
Acute Myocardial Infarction, Expired with Mcc 28322$75,871$15,299
Irregular heartbeat 31022$16,435$4,835
Single Level Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Except Cervical 40222$209,000$27,424
Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Without Mcc 60522$31,259$7,126
Limb Reattachment, Hip and Femur Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma 95622$154,350$28,570
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 02721$134,301$21,493
Carotid Artery Stent Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03621$86,193$12,972
Chest pain 31321$23,234$7,264
Other Digestive System O.r. Procedures with Mcc 35621$202,744$32,814
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 41821$72,923$12,551
Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with Mcc 52121$115,901$18,874
Other Respiratory System Diagnoses with Mcc 20520$51,615$12,933
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur Without Cc/Mcc 49420$92,490$26,313
Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders Without Mcc 07419$48,812$8,517
Respiratory System Diagnosis with Ventilator Support >96 Hours 20719$186,113$45,887
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon Without Mcc 26919$224,441$30,475
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30019$26,195$7,891
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 39019$20,364$5,126
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 44519$49,255$8,419
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 51719$50,483$14,218
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc 54319$32,410$8,138
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Mcc 67319$140,408$25,653
Extracranial Procedures with Cc 03818$68,920$14,769
Hypertension with Mcc 30418$67,967$10,448
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Mcc 41718$83,814$23,063
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66018$51,487$10,455
Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Neck Withou 00417$480,044$101,008
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 05617$88,260$15,108
Simple Pneumonia and Pleurisy Without Cc/Mcc 19517$22,973$5,602
Interstitial Lung Disease with Mcc 19617$63,114$13,560
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39317$71,465$13,040
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy Without Mcc 89717$31,421$6,352
Other Respiratory System Diagnoses Without Mcc 20616$27,681$6,993
Cellulitis with Mcc 60216$49,999$12,386
Endocrine Disorders with Cc 64416$36,227$7,952
Acute Myocardial Infarction, Discharged Alive Without Cc/Mcc 28215$28,063$5,858
Ecmo or Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Nec 00314$974,696$162,909
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Cc 02614$194,469$20,334
Other Respiratory System O.r. Procedures with Mcc 16614$105,737$27,176
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 31514$38,471$8,396
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Cc 32714$127,596$17,467
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 32814$101,675$12,359
Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion with Cc 51914$74,375$14,663
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Mcc 84014$148,928$21,300
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections Without Mcc 86314$42,390$8,240
Psychoses 88514$28,426$10,108
Non-Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98714$350,594$55,488
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Mcc 08513$79,188$14,176
Major Chest Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 16513$88,073$12,464
Respiratory Infections and Inflammations Without Cc/Mcc 17913$42,437$5,703
Respiratory Neoplasms with Cc 18113$40,050$8,263
Major Chest Trauma with Cc 18413$31,359$7,928
Other Vascular Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 25413$93,136$12,668
Hernia Procedures Except Inguinal and Femoral Without Cc/Mcc 35513$70,795$12,194
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Mcc 44413$70,213$13,286
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis with Mcc 53513$37,283$9,432
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Mcc 90713$219,743$38,758
Percutaneous Cardiovascular Procedures Without Intraluminal Device with Mcc 25012$108,835$24,900
Multiple Level Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Cc/ 42812$322,864$36,800
Single Level Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Mcc 45112$191,837$23,911
Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint Without Cc/Mcc 48212$66,683$11,333
Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Mcc 85612$528,587$73,190
Acute Adjustment Reaction and Psychosocial Dysfunction 88012$28,321$7,287
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Cc 90812$75,795$16,895
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 07111$63,630$7,602
Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders with Mcc 07311$73,681$15,335
Other Circulatory System O.r. Procedures 26411$107,530$22,057
Peritoneal Adhesiolysis with Cc 33611$97,420$27,549
Inflammatory Bowel Disease with Cc 38611$29,815$7,474
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 43311$45,234$6,523
Endocrine Disorders Without Cc/Mcc 64511$18,302$6,019
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Cc 98211$113,917$17,121

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