Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Without Mcc in Alabama
MS-DRG 605: Trauma to the skin, subcutaneous tissue and breast without mcc
$27,088typical hospital bill
$7,467typical amount paid
$7,126–$7,808range paid across 2 hospitals
Alabama hospitals billed Medicare a typical $27,088 for this stay in 2024, about 3.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville Hospital | Huntsville | 22 | $31,259 | $7,126 | |
| Thomas Hospital | Fairhope | 14 | $22,917 | $7,808 |
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.