Percutaneous and Other Intracardiac Procedures with Mcc in Alabama
MS-DRG 273: Percutaneous and other intracardiac procedures with mcc
$147,946typical hospital bill
$34,480typical amount paid
$25,862–$43,097range paid across 2 hospitals
Alabama hospitals billed Medicare a typical $147,946 for this stay in 2024, about 4.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Vincent's East | Birmingham | 12 | $85,721 | $25,862 | |
| University of Alabama Hospital | Birmingham | 19 | $210,172 | $43,097 |
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.