Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis Without Mc in Alabama
MS-DRG 024: Craniotomy with major device implant or acute complex cns principal diagnosis without mc
$123,193typical hospital bill
$28,758typical amount paid
$24,669–$34,888range paid across 4 hospitals
Alabama hospitals billed Medicare a typical $123,193 for this stay in 2024, about 4.3 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 | 30 | $176,258 | $24,669 | |
| Southeast Health Medical Center | Dothan | 13 | $95,613 | $27,305 | |
| University of Alabama Hospital | Birmingham | 15 | $134,016 | $30,210 | |
| Usa Health University Hospital | Mobile | 11 | $112,370 | $34,888 |
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.