Non-Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc in Alabama
MS-DRG 987: Non-extensive o.r. procedures unrelated to principal diagnosis with mcc
$269,101typical hospital bill
$46,986typical amount paid
$38,484–$55,488range paid across 2 hospitals
Alabama hospitals billed Medicare a typical $269,101 for this stay in 2024, about 5.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama Hospital | Birmingham | 11 | $187,609 | $38,484 | |
| Huntsville Hospital | Huntsville | 14 | $350,594 | $55,488 |
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.