Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc in Alabama
MS-DRG 543: Pathological fractures and musculoskeletal and connective tissue malignancy with cc
$30,165typical hospital bill
$8,467typical amount paid
$8,138–$8,796range paid across 2 hospitals
Alabama hospitals billed Medicare a typical $30,165 for this stay in 2024, about 3.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville Hospital | Huntsville | 19 | $32,410 | $8,138 | |
| Thomas Hospital | Fairhope | 11 | $27,921 | $8,796 |
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.