Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders with Mcc in Alabama
MS-DRG 073: Cranial and peripheral nerve disorders with mcc
$96,397typical hospital bill
$23,133typical amount paid
$15,335–$30,930range paid across 2 hospitals
Alabama hospitals billed Medicare a typical $96,397 for this stay in 2024, about 4.2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville Hospital | Huntsville | 11 | $73,681 | $15,335 | |
| University of Alabama Hospital | Birmingham | 15 | $119,113 | $30,930 |
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.