Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections Without Mcc in Alabama
MS-DRG 863: Postoperative and post-traumatic infections without mcc
$40,116typical hospital bill
$11,389typical amount paid
$8,240–$14,538range paid across 2 hospitals
Alabama hospitals billed Medicare a typical $40,116 for this stay in 2024, about 3.5 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 | 14 | $42,390 | $8,240 | |
| University of Alabama Hospital | Birmingham | 14 | $37,843 | $14,538 |
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.