Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc in Alabama
MS-DRG 435: Malignancy of hepatobiliary system or pancreas with mcc
$95,275typical hospital bill
$14,253typical amount paid
$12,287–$21,118range paid across 3 hospitals
Alabama hospitals billed Medicare a typical $95,275 for this stay in 2024, about 6.7 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 | 16 | $165,684 | $12,287 | |
| Huntsville Hospital | Huntsville | 23 | $95,275 | $14,253 | |
| University of Alabama Hospital | Birmingham | 14 | $83,075 | $21,118 |
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.