Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization in Alabama
MS-DRG 219: Cardiac valve and other major cardiothoracic procedures without cardiac catheterization
$428,527typical hospital bill
$64,981typical amount paid
$58,903–$95,770range paid across 3 hospitals
Alabama hospitals billed Medicare a typical $428,527 for this stay in 2024, about 6.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Hospital | Fairhope | 28 | $151,335 | $58,903 | |
| Huntsville Hospital | Huntsville | 25 | $428,527 | $64,981 | |
| University of Alabama Hospital | Birmingham | 78 | $477,875 | $95,770 |
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.