Hypertension with Mcc in Alabama
MS-DRG 304: Hypertension with mcc
$47,271typical hospital bill
$10,448typical amount paid
$9,428–$12,598range paid across 3 hospitals
Alabama hospitals billed Medicare a typical $47,271 for this stay in 2024, about 4.5 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 | 12 | $47,271 | $9,428 | |
| Huntsville Hospital | Huntsville | 18 | $67,967 | $10,448 | |
| University of Alabama Hospital | Birmingham | 11 | $43,418 | $12,598 |
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.