Major Chest Trauma with Cc in Alabama
MS-DRG 184: Major chest trauma with cc
$63,493typical hospital bill
$10,948typical amount paid
$7,928–$13,968range paid across 2 hospitals
Alabama hospitals billed Medicare a typical $63,493 for this stay in 2024, about 5.8 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 | $31,359 | $7,928 | |
| University of Alabama Hospital | Birmingham | 14 | $95,628 | $13,968 |
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.