Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon Without Mcc in Alabama
MS-DRG 269: Aortic and heart assist procedures except pulsation balloon without mcc
$197,596typical hospital bill
$29,154typical amount paid
$27,777–$39,239range paid across 5 hospitals
Alabama hospitals billed Medicare a typical $197,596 for this stay in 2024, about 6.8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Infirmary Medical Center | Mobile | 14 | $138,216 | $27,777 | |
| North Alabama Medical Center | Florence | 14 | $216,424 | $28,522 | |
| Southeast Health Medical Center | Dothan | 11 | $105,233 | $29,154 | |
| Huntsville Hospital | Huntsville | 19 | $224,441 | $30,475 | |
| University of Alabama Hospital | Birmingham | 36 | $197,596 | $39,239 |
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.