Simple Pneumonia and Pleurisy Without Cc/Mcc in Alabama
MS-DRG 195: Simple pneumonia and pleurisy without cc/mcc
$21,809typical hospital bill
$5,232typical amount paid
$4,862–$5,602range paid across 2 hospitals
Alabama hospitals billed Medicare a typical $21,809 for this stay in 2024, about 4.2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cullman Regional Medical Center | Cullman | 14 | $20,646 | $4,862 | |
| Huntsville Hospital | Huntsville | 17 | $22,973 | $5,602 |
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.