Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc in Alabama
MS-DRG 442: Disorders of liver except malignancy, cirrhosis or alcoholic hepatitis with cc
$36,082typical hospital bill
$10,667typical amount paid
$8,957–$12,377range paid across 2 hospitals
Alabama hospitals billed Medicare a typical $36,082 for this stay in 2024, about 3.4 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The East Alabama Healthcare Authority | Opelika | 12 | $25,972 | $8,957 | |
| University of Alabama Hospital | Birmingham | 27 | $46,192 | $12,377 |
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.