Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization with Mcc in Alabama
MS-DRG 235: Coronary bypass without cardiac catheterization with mcc
$256,305typical hospital bill
$39,409typical amount paid
$36,654–$56,306range paid across 4 hospitals
Alabama hospitals billed Medicare a typical $256,305 for this stay in 2024, about 6.5 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 | 16 | $605,470 | $36,654 | |
| Thomas Hospital | Fairhope | 28 | $99,135 | $39,353 | |
| Huntsville Hospital | Huntsville | 29 | $247,465 | $39,464 | |
| University of Alabama Hospital | Birmingham | 79 | $265,145 | $56,306 |
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.