Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Cc in Alabama
MS-DRG 327: Stomach, esophageal and duodenal procedures with cc
$145,278typical hospital bill
$17,467typical amount paid
$15,754–$42,828range paid across 3 hospitals
Alabama hospitals billed Medicare a typical $145,278 for this stay in 2024, about 8.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grandview Medical Center | Birmingham | 11 | $311,230 | $15,754 | |
| Huntsville Hospital | Huntsville | 14 | $127,596 | $17,467 | |
| University of Alabama Hospital | Birmingham | 13 | $145,278 | $42,828 |
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.