Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc in Alabama
MS-DRG 027: Craniotomy and endovascular intracranial procedures without cc/mcc
$102,425typical hospital bill
$21,838typical amount paid
$21,493–$23,259range paid across 3 hospitals
Alabama hospitals billed Medicare a typical $102,425 for this stay in 2024, about 4.7 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 | 21 | $134,301 | $21,493 | |
| University of Alabama Hospital | Birmingham | 66 | $102,425 | $21,838 | |
| Usa Health University Hospital | Mobile | 17 | $72,916 | $23,259 |
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.