Hernia Procedures Except Inguinal and Femoral Without Cc/Mcc in Alabama
MS-DRG 355: Hernia procedures except inguinal and femoral without cc/mcc
$74,562typical hospital bill
$14,661typical amount paid
$12,194–$17,128range paid across 2 hospitals
Alabama hospitals billed Medicare a typical $74,562 for this stay in 2024, about 5.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville Hospital | Huntsville | 13 | $70,795 | $12,194 | |
| University of Alabama Hospital | Birmingham | 14 | $78,329 | $17,128 |
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.