Other Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Mcc in Alabama
MS-DRG 229: Other cardiothoracic procedures without mcc
$142,783typical hospital bill
$21,330typical amount paid
$19,997–$22,663range paid across 2 hospitals
Alabama hospitals billed Medicare a typical $142,783 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 | 12 | $209,447 | $19,997 | |
| Dch Regional Medical Center | Tuscaloosa | 23 | $76,119 | $22,663 |
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.