Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures with Cardiac Catheterization Wit in Alabama
MS-DRG 216: Cardiac valve and other major cardiothoracic procedures with cardiac catheterization wit
$359,602typical hospital bill
$81,597typical amount paid
$70,427–$92,767range paid across 2 hospitals
Alabama hospitals billed Medicare a typical $359,602 for this stay in 2024, about 4.4 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 | 11 | $259,688 | $70,427 | |
| University of Alabama Hospital | Birmingham | 24 | $459,516 | $92,767 |
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.