Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Cc in Alabama
MS-DRG 982: Extensive o.r. procedures unrelated to principal diagnosis with cc
$82,707typical hospital bill
$18,095typical amount paid
$16,686–$23,001range paid across 4 hospitals
Alabama hospitals billed Medicare a typical $82,707 for this stay in 2024, about 4.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Infirmary Medical Center | Mobile | 12 | $61,579 | $16,686 | |
| Huntsville Hospital | Huntsville | 11 | $113,917 | $17,121 | |
| Dch Regional Medical Center | Tuscaloosa | 11 | $61,456 | $19,068 | |
| University of Alabama Hospital | Birmingham | 23 | $103,835 | $23,001 |
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.