University of Alabama Hospital

619 South 19th Street, Birmingham, AL 35233 · (205) 934-4011

General hospitalGovernment - StateEmergency roomCMS rating ★★★★★

The money

$19what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed

$102.6Mnet income, all sources

−7.7%margin on patient care alone

$96.3Mcost of charity care (4.1% of costs)

$242.1Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)

1,166beds

From the hospital's Medicare cost report for the year ending September 2024.

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)

Stay	Medicare stays	Billed	Paid
Sepsis, with major complications 871	329	$94,600	$22,459
Heart failure, with major complications 291	167	$56,844	$17,215
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 274	162	$97,106	$26,604
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 267	132	$137,745	$36,540
Stroke, with major complications 064	119	$117,852	$22,870
Heart attack, with major complications 280	104	$89,154	$20,144
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 220	99	$243,581	$55,392
Heart catheterization, with major complications 286	96	$111,581	$27,917
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 025	95	$218,684	$41,306
Respiratory failure 189	88	$88,602	$16,389
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Cc 467	88	$121,066	$32,557
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization Without Mcc 236	86	$196,680	$40,389
Bowel surgery, with complications 330	81	$108,159	$26,127
Kidney failure, with complications 683	80	$37,712	$11,810
Lung infection, with major complications 177	79	$82,548	$20,527
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization with Mcc 235	79	$265,145	$56,306
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 219	78	$477,875	$95,770
Pneumonia, with major complications 193	76	$54,927	$15,259
Sepsis 872	76	$48,446	$13,384
Kidney Transplant 652	75	$305,629	$32,053
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 266	73	$169,848	$48,385
Stomach and digestive disorders 392	73	$36,816	$12,456
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 640	73	$64,957	$16,319
Urinary tract infection 690	72	$34,336	$10,964
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 027	66	$102,425	$21,838
Chemotherapy Without Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Cc 847	66	$45,945	$13,441
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 481	65	$128,286	$26,186
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 699	65	$45,011	$12,989
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 853	61	$267,228	$60,603
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 641	59	$42,464	$13,074
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 065	55	$66,269	$13,338
Ecmo or Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Nec 003	53	$1,282,615	$243,294
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 331	52	$78,187	$17,231
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 023	51	$250,218	$61,239
Seizures 101	50	$42,020	$11,712
Back problems (no surgery) 552	49	$72,299	$16,166
Heart catheterization 287	48	$93,445	$19,114
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 378	48	$49,882	$12,465
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 460	48	$165,761	$41,192
Heart attack, with complications 281	46	$50,083	$11,070
Chimeric Antigen Receptor (car) T-Cell and Other Immunotherapies 018	45	$2,435,969	$465,198
Interstitial Lung Disease with Mcc 196	45	$175,579	$32,923
Seizures with Mcc 100	44	$172,578	$29,900
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 472	44	$142,999	$39,925
COPD, with major complications 190	43	$55,138	$13,438
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 698	43	$58,208	$18,787
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 070	42	$98,808	$22,556
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 981	42	$304,927	$71,629
Anemia and blood disorders 812	41	$37,954	$11,499
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 309	39	$59,773	$13,726
Other circulation problems, with major complications 314	39	$93,901	$26,555
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 270	38	$265,626	$54,083
Lung infection, with complications 178	37	$62,952	$16,698
Autologous Bone Marrow Transplant with Cc/Mcc 016	36	$184,482	$67,512
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 208	36	$168,457	$26,667
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon Without Mcc 269	36	$197,596	$39,239
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 432	36	$102,413	$24,160
Kidney failure, with major complications 682	36	$71,422	$20,091
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 689	36	$48,727	$16,459
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 071	35	$45,648	$12,394
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 164	35	$101,961	$25,275
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 493	35	$129,461	$29,597
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 315	34	$56,109	$12,518
Bowel surgery, with major complications 329	34	$356,964	$76,499
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 391	33	$40,709	$14,842
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 377	32	$100,749	$22,779
Other digestive problems, with complications 394	32	$32,248	$11,264
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Mcc 082	31	$135,772	$22,843
Bowel obstruction, with complications 389	31	$42,640	$12,213
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 441	31	$77,038	$22,694
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement Without Cc/Mcc 468	31	$96,788	$30,685
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 057	30	$66,679	$18,810
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Cc 026	29	$124,929	$28,900
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Cc 191	29	$62,031	$13,516
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Cc 083	28	$126,903	$21,902
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation with Mcc 233	28	$331,155	$70,194
Heart Failure and Shock with Cc 292	28	$57,769	$12,799
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 300	28	$65,217	$16,945
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 393	28	$73,471	$21,123
Skin infection (cellulitis) 603	28	$38,083	$12,078
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 919	28	$96,547	$19,459
Major Chest Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 165	27	$75,368	$18,027
Heart stent 322	27	$128,464	$20,269
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 442	27	$46,192	$12,377
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 522	27	$121,074	$26,477
Nervous System Neoplasms with Mcc 054	26	$89,357	$18,795
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 092	26	$51,398	$13,184
Wound Debridement and Skin Graft Except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue D 464	26	$167,147	$29,923
Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion with Cc 519	26	$104,207	$21,654
Diabetes, with complications 638	26	$35,710	$13,953
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 811	26	$64,059	$16,333
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 175	25	$53,278	$13,408
Pancreas, Liver and Shunt Procedures with Cc 406	25	$145,991	$28,759
Diabetes, with major complications 637	25	$74,106	$18,193
Acute Leukemia with Mcc 834	25	$264,320	$56,998
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 870	25	$409,955	$88,843
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Mcc 907	25	$177,179	$44,907
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 091	24	$124,160	$27,719
Major Head and Neck Procedures with Cc 141	24	$104,634	$20,055
Pneumonia, with complications 194	24	$41,234	$11,272
Other Respiratory System Diagnoses with Mcc 205	24	$102,053	$20,053
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures with Cardiac Catheterization Wit 216	24	$459,516	$92,767
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 252	24	$189,959	$36,818
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 253	24	$143,396	$25,693
Hip or knee replacement 470	24	$103,696	$27,608
Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy with Cc 012	23	$200,667	$39,195
Respiratory System Diagnosis with Ventilator Support >96 Hours 207	23	$427,832	$86,714
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 308	23	$48,179	$14,296
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Cc 454	23	$245,951	$54,859
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections with Mcc 862	23	$52,976	$20,510
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 948	23	$45,343	$15,464
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Cc 982	23	$103,835	$23,001
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 299	22	$99,908	$22,170
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Mcc 466	22	$234,931	$50,823
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 480	22	$205,821	$33,830
Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Cc 857	22	$111,528	$24,791
Complications of Treatment with Cc 920	22	$57,642	$12,895
Other O.r. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with Mcc 957	22	$396,015	$77,064
Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy Without Cc/Mcc 013	21	$148,185	$26,253
Major Head and Neck Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 142	21	$92,579	$15,876
Major Joint or Limb Reattachment Procedures of Upper Extremities 483	21	$99,494	$21,349
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Cc 516	21	$118,360	$20,465
Acute Adjustment Reaction and Psychosocial Dysfunction 880	21	$37,419	$10,595
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy Without Mcc 897	21	$29,574	$10,407
Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders Without Mcc 074	20	$80,869	$16,575
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Cc 908	20	$98,111	$21,519
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 917	20	$112,186	$28,683
Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplant 014	19	$397,369	$127,627
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 066	19	$43,120	$8,647
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Cc 271	19	$182,217	$30,315
Percutaneous and Other Intracardiac Procedures with Mcc 273	19	$210,172	$43,097
Fainting 312	19	$47,815	$11,189
Psychoses 885	19	$82,063	$24,267
Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.r. Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 145	18	$68,147	$12,621
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Mcc 444	18	$73,924	$22,806
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 551	18	$107,461	$22,003
Limb Reattachment, Hip and Femur Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma 956	18	$330,523	$62,142
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Cc 086	17	$72,236	$12,928
Peritoneal Adhesiolysis with Cc 336	17	$106,948	$20,430
Digestive Malignancy with Mcc 374	17	$57,941	$21,086
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 433	17	$39,961	$11,959
Wound Debridement and Skin Graft Except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue D 463	17	$282,644	$61,881
Kidney Transplant with Hemodialysis with Mcc 650	17	$372,799	$45,605
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 809	17	$37,259	$13,894
Chemotherapy with Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis or with High Dose Chemotherapy a 837	17	$132,007	$59,544
Atherosclerosis Without Mcc 303	16	$24,567	$9,099
Hernia Procedures Except Inguinal and Femoral with Cc 354	16	$113,096	$18,804
Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with Mcc 521	16	$152,357	$70,573
Endocrine Disorders with Mcc 643	16	$93,555	$23,612
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Mcc 840	16	$147,112	$32,378
Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Mcc 856	16	$304,445	$52,175
Other O.r. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with Cc 958	16	$221,398	$40,984
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis Without Mc 024	15	$134,016	$30,210
Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders with Mcc 073	15	$119,113	$30,930
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 176	15	$50,914	$10,392
Pleural Effusion with Mcc 186	15	$77,798	$21,094
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Cc 439	15	$39,440	$10,432
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 536	15	$58,733	$12,999
Delirium and other mental confusion 884	15	$46,676	$21,091
Ventricular Shunt Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 033	14	$71,898	$14,790
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 163	14	$192,239	$43,456
Major Chest Trauma with Cc 184	14	$95,628	$13,968
Acute Myocardial Infarction, Discharged Alive Without Cc/Mcc 282	14	$42,492	$8,422
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 321	14	$148,639	$27,359
Hernia Procedures Except Inguinal and Femoral Without Cc/Mcc 355	14	$78,329	$17,128
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc 435	14	$83,075	$21,118
Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Mcc 459	14	$266,757	$52,321
Biopsies of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with Cc 478	14	$129,639	$23,886
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm with Cc 657	14	$116,682	$17,816
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections Without Mcc 863	14	$37,843	$14,538
Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Neck Withou 004	13	$542,522	$130,438
Liver Transplant Without Mcc 006	13	$335,551	$91,698
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour Without Cc/Mcc 087	13	$82,581	$10,326
Other Vascular Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 254	13	$106,929	$18,265
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon with Mcc 268	13	$329,885	$97,791
Acute Myocardial Infarction, Expired with Mcc 283	13	$145,134	$24,680
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Cc 327	13	$145,278	$42,828
Digestive Malignancy with Cc 375	13	$44,957	$17,211
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 388	13	$55,725	$22,982
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 445	13	$47,702	$13,294
Multiple Level Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Mcc 448	13	$183,255	$40,208
Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures with Cc 580	13	$103,039	$18,369
Amputation of Lower Limb for Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders with Cc 617	13	$94,657	$21,388
Chemotherapy with Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Cc or High Dose Chemotherap 838	13	$106,270	$23,740
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Cc 841	13	$99,544	$24,047
Other Multiple Significant Trauma with Mcc 963	13	$159,988	$24,572
Other Multiple Significant Trauma with Cc 964	13	$106,187	$17,687
Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy with Mcc 011	12	$308,391	$62,601
Ventricular Shunt Procedures with Cc 032	12	$100,950	$23,320
Mini-stroke (TIA) 069	12	$38,483	$9,227
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Mcc 085	12	$120,863	$20,989
Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.r. Procedures with Cc 144	12	$66,213	$16,357
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures with Cardiac Catheterization Wit 217	12	$274,163	$54,699
Irregular heartbeat 310	12	$27,614	$7,001
Pancreas, Liver and Shunt Procedures with Mcc 405	12	$299,105	$61,567
Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint Without Cc/Mcc 482	12	$89,868	$19,107
Cellulitis with Mcc 602	12	$95,216	$19,793
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Cc 674	12	$96,062	$26,855
Uterine and Adnexa Procedures for Ovarian or Adnexal Malignancy with Cc 737	12	$76,204	$18,137
Malignancy, Female Reproductive System with Mcc 754	12	$44,922	$18,377
Myeloproliferative Disorders or Poorly Differentiated Neoplasms with Major O.r. Procedur 828	12	$70,891	$21,695
Myeloproliferative Disorders or Poorly Differentiated Neoplasms with Other Procedures Wi 829	12	$120,382	$27,837
Heart Transplant or Implant of Heart Assist System with Mcc 001	11	$1,346,295	$340,532
Liver Transplant with Mcc or Intestinal Transplant 005	11	$722,885	$157,533
Extracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 039	11	$77,249	$11,237
Other Respiratory System O.r. Procedures with Cc 167	11	$87,836	$18,131
Amputation for Circulatory System Disorders Except Upper Limb and Toe with Cc 240	11	$198,980	$32,909
Hypertension with Mcc 304	11	$43,418	$12,598
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Mcc 326	11	$293,561	$72,168
Other Digestive System O.r. Procedures with Cc 357	11	$110,661	$19,889
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Cc 436	11	$36,255	$16,053
Single Level Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Mcc 451	11	$146,358	$26,690
Amputation for Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Disorders with Cc 475	11	$103,047	$21,186
Soft Tissue Procedures with Cc 501	11	$117,381	$20,207
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 517	11	$73,481	$13,561
Adrenal and Pituitary Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 615	11	$58,454	$13,425
Endocrine Disorders with Cc 644	11	$53,099	$13,678
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 660	11	$78,115	$15,416
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm Without Cc/Mcc 661	11	$58,754	$11,017
Uterine and Adnexa Procedures for Non-Malignancy with Cc/Mcc 742	11	$90,728	$18,256
Non-Extensive Burns 935	11	$97,474	$24,668
Non-Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 987	11	$187,609	$38,484

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