Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc in Alabama
MS-DRG 388: Gastrointestinal obstruction with mcc
$43,161typical hospital bill
$11,778typical amount paid
$10,676–$22,982range paid across 5 hospitals
Alabama hospitals billed Medicare a typical $43,161 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grandview Medical Center | Birmingham | 16 | $125,027 | $10,676 | |
| Huntsville Hospital | Huntsville | 30 | $43,161 | $10,690 | |
| Southeast Health Medical Center | Dothan | 17 | $40,236 | $11,778 | |
| The East Alabama Healthcare Authority | Opelika | 11 | $40,511 | $13,061 | |
| University of Alabama Hospital | Birmingham | 13 | $55,725 | $22,982 |
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.