Nervous System Neoplasms with Mcc in Alabama
MS-DRG 054: Nervous system neoplasms with mcc
$69,473typical hospital bill
$14,416typical amount paid
$10,037–$18,795range paid across 2 hospitals
Alabama hospitals billed Medicare a typical $69,473 for this stay in 2024, about 4.8 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 | 23 | $49,588 | $10,037 | |
| University of Alabama Hospital | Birmingham | 26 | $89,357 | $18,795 |
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.