Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Mcc in Alabama
MS-DRG 856: Postoperative or post-traumatic infections with o.r. procedures with mcc
$416,516typical hospital bill
$62,683typical amount paid
$52,175–$73,190range paid across 2 hospitals
Alabama hospitals billed Medicare a typical $416,516 for this stay in 2024, about 6.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama Hospital | Birmingham | 16 | $304,445 | $52,175 | |
| Huntsville Hospital | Huntsville | 12 | $528,587 | $73,190 |
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.