Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Mcc in Alabama
MS-DRG 659: Kidney and ureter procedures for non-neoplasm with mcc
$66,366typical hospital bill
$20,266typical amount paid
$20,227–$20,305range paid across 2 hospitals
Alabama hospitals billed Medicare a typical $66,366 for this stay in 2024, about 3.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dch Regional Medical Center | Tuscaloosa | 17 | $52,014 | $20,227 | |
| Mobile Infirmary Medical Center | Mobile | 16 | $80,718 | $20,305 |
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.