Amputation of Lower Limb for Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders with Cc in Alabama
MS-DRG 617: Amputation of lower limb for endocrine, nutritional and metabolic disorders with cc
$120,189typical hospital bill
$16,808typical amount paid
$12,227–$21,388range paid across 2 hospitals
Alabama hospitals billed Medicare a typical $120,189 for this stay in 2024, about 7.2 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 | 18 | $145,721 | $12,227 | |
| University of Alabama Hospital | Birmingham | 13 | $94,657 | $21,388 |
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.