Cellulitis with Mcc in Alabama
MS-DRG 602: Cellulitis with mcc
$69,535typical hospital bill
$12,386typical amount paid
$9,109–$19,793range paid across 3 hospitals
Alabama hospitals billed Medicare a typical $69,535 for this stay in 2024, about 5.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Infirmary Medical Center | Mobile | 11 | $69,535 | $9,109 | |
| Huntsville Hospital | Huntsville | 16 | $49,999 | $12,386 | |
| University of Alabama Hospital | Birmingham | 12 | $95,216 | $19,793 |
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.