Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc in Alabama
MS-DRG 441: Disorders of liver except malignancy, cirrhosis or alcoholic hepatitis with mcc
$66,991typical hospital bill
$18,197typical amount paid
$13,701–$22,694range paid across 2 hospitals
Alabama hospitals billed Medicare a typical $66,991 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville Hospital | Huntsville | 25 | $56,943 | $13,701 | |
| University of Alabama Hospital | Birmingham | 31 | $77,038 | $22,694 |
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.