Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) in Alabama
MS-DRG 057: Degenerative nervous system disorders without mcc
$38,775typical hospital bill
$10,485typical amount paid
$8,525–$24,762range paid across 8 hospitals
Alabama hospitals billed Medicare a typical $38,775 for this stay in 2024, about 3.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grandview Medical Center | Birmingham | 15 | $80,791 | $8,525 | |
| Huntsville Hospital | Huntsville | 53 | $34,068 | $9,559 | |
| Dekalb Regional Medical Center | Fort Payne | 21 | $59,598 | $10,031 | |
| Southeast Health Medical Center | Dothan | 20 | $26,027 | $10,432 | |
| Thomas Hospital | Fairhope | 22 | $29,174 | $10,539 | |
| Mobile Infirmary Medical Center | Mobile | 21 | $43,183 | $11,364 | |
| University of Alabama Hospital | Birmingham | 30 | $66,679 | $18,810 | |
| Usa Health University Hospital | Mobile | 13 | $34,368 | $24,762 |
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.