Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Cc in Alabama
MS-DRG 516: Other musculoskeletal system and connective tissue o.r. procedures with cc
$118,360typical hospital bill
$13,742typical amount paid
$13,079–$20,465range paid across 3 hospitals
Alabama hospitals billed Medicare a typical $118,360 for this stay in 2024, about 8.6 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 | 20 | $158,094 | $13,079 | |
| Huntsville Hospital | Huntsville | 26 | $78,426 | $13,742 | |
| University of Alabama Hospital | Birmingham | 21 | $118,360 | $20,465 |
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.