Ecmo or Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Nec in Alabama
MS-DRG 003: Ecmo or tracheostomy with mv >96 hours or principal diagnosis except face, mouth and nec
$974,696typical hospital bill
$162,909typical amount paid
$103,236–$243,294range paid across 3 hospitals
Alabama hospitals billed Medicare a typical $974,696 for this stay in 2024, about 6.0 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Health Medical Center | Dothan | 11 | $738,479 | $103,236 | |
| Huntsville Hospital | Huntsville | 14 | $974,696 | $162,909 | |
| University of Alabama Hospital | Birmingham | 53 | $1,282,615 | $243,294 |
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.