Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) in Alabama
MS-DRG 563: Fracture, sprain, strain and dislocation except femur, hip, pelvis and thigh without mcc
$23,108typical hospital bill
$7,148typical amount paid
$6,246–$10,159range paid across 6 hospitals
Alabama hospitals billed Medicare a typical $23,108 for this stay in 2024, about 3.2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent's Birmingham | Birmingham | 11 | $22,687 | $6,246 | |
| Huntsville Hospital | Huntsville | 31 | $26,679 | $6,482 | |
| Cullman Regional Medical Center | Cullman | 11 | $18,281 | $6,914 | |
| Mobile Infirmary Medical Center | Mobile | 17 | $23,529 | $7,382 | |
| Thomas Hospital | Fairhope | 15 | $21,632 | $7,554 | |
| Dch Regional Medical Center | Tuscaloosa | 11 | $35,117 | $10,159 |
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.