Other Respiratory System Diagnoses with Mcc in Alabama
MS-DRG 205: Other respiratory system diagnoses with mcc
$62,595typical hospital bill
$13,016typical amount paid
$12,933–$20,053range paid across 3 hospitals
Alabama hospitals billed Medicare a typical $62,595 for this stay in 2024, about 4.8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville Hospital | Huntsville | 20 | $51,615 | $12,933 | |
| Southeast Health Medical Center | Dothan | 15 | $62,595 | $13,016 | |
| University of Alabama Hospital | Birmingham | 24 | $102,053 | $20,053 |
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.