Pancreas, Liver and Shunt Procedures with Cc in Alabama
MS-DRG 406: Pancreas, liver and shunt procedures with cc
$252,544typical hospital bill
$24,608typical amount paid
$20,456–$28,759range paid across 2 hospitals
Alabama hospitals billed Medicare a typical $252,544 for this stay in 2024, about 10.3 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 | 16 | $359,097 | $20,456 | |
| University of Alabama Hospital | Birmingham | 25 | $145,991 | $28,759 |
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.