Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc in Alabama
MS-DRG 270: Other major cardiovascular procedures with mcc
$149,392typical hospital bill
$40,494typical amount paid
$31,429–$54,083range paid across 6 hospitals
Alabama hospitals billed Medicare a typical $149,392 for this stay in 2024, about 3.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center | Anniston | 12 | $134,860 | $31,429 | |
| Dch Regional Medical Center | Tuscaloosa | 11 | $100,112 | $33,631 | |
| The East Alabama Healthcare Authority | Opelika | 11 | $102,113 | $38,775 | |
| Huntsville Hospital | Huntsville | 35 | $235,173 | $42,212 | |
| Mobile Infirmary Medical Center | Mobile | 16 | $163,923 | $43,057 | |
| University of Alabama Hospital | Birmingham | 38 | $265,626 | $54,083 |
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.