Pancreas, Liver and Shunt Procedures with Mcc in Alabama
MS-DRG 405: Pancreas, liver and shunt procedures with mcc
$484,437typical hospital bill
$51,942typical amount paid
$42,316–$61,567range paid across 2 hospitals
Alabama hospitals billed Medicare a typical $484,437 for this stay in 2024, about 9.3 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 | 14 | $669,769 | $42,316 | |
| University of Alabama Hospital | Birmingham | 12 | $299,105 | $61,567 |
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.