Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Mcc in Alabama
MS-DRG 326: Stomach, esophageal and duodenal procedures with mcc
$506,573typical hospital bill
$57,669typical amount paid
$43,171–$72,168range paid across 2 hospitals
Alabama hospitals billed Medicare a typical $506,573 for this stay in 2024, about 8.8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grandview Medical Center | Birmingham | 11 | $719,586 | $43,171 | |
| University of Alabama Hospital | Birmingham | 11 | $293,561 | $72,168 |
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.