Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc in Alabama
MS-DRG 372: Major gastrointestinal disorders and peritoneal infections with cc
$29,220typical hospital bill
$8,532typical amount paid
$8,201–$8,863range paid across 2 hospitals
Alabama hospitals billed Medicare a typical $29,220 for this stay in 2024, about 3.4 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 | 40 | $31,532 | $8,201 | |
| Thomas Hospital | Fairhope | 17 | $26,909 | $8,863 |
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.