Acute Adjustment Reaction and Psychosocial Dysfunction in Alabama
MS-DRG 880: Acute adjustment reaction and psychosocial dysfunction
$37,419typical hospital bill
$7,287typical amount paid
$7,145–$10,595range paid across 3 hospitals
Alabama hospitals billed Medicare a typical $37,419 for this stay in 2024, about 5.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grandview Medical Center | Birmingham | 14 | $61,993 | $7,145 | |
| Huntsville Hospital | Huntsville | 12 | $28,321 | $7,287 | |
| University of Alabama Hospital | Birmingham | 21 | $37,419 | $10,595 |
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.