Other Factors Influencing Health Status in Alabama
MS-DRG 951: Other factors influencing health status
$8,831typical hospital bill
$4,482typical amount paid
$4,467–$4,498range paid across 2 hospitals
Alabama hospitals billed Medicare a typical $8,831 for this stay in 2024, about 2.0 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Alabama Medical Center | Florence | 16 | $13,823 | $4,467 | |
| St Vincent's Birmingham | Birmingham | 12 | $3,839 | $4,498 |
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.