Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm Without Cc/Mcc in Alabama
MS-DRG 661: Kidney and ureter procedures for non-neoplasm without cc/mcc
$41,989typical hospital bill
$9,078typical amount paid
$8,276–$11,017range paid across 4 hospitals
Alabama hospitals billed Medicare a typical $41,989 for this stay in 2024, about 4.6 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 | 12 | $158,919 | $8,276 | |
| Mobile Infirmary Medical Center | Mobile | 13 | $20,412 | $8,814 | |
| Dch Regional Medical Center | Tuscaloosa | 13 | $25,223 | $9,343 | |
| University of Alabama Hospital | Birmingham | 11 | $58,754 | $11,017 |
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.