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Cardiac Valve and Other major Cardiothoracic Procedures without Cardiac Catheterization Cost in Alabama
Medicare DRG 219. What each hospital charges and what Medicare pays.
Avg charge in AL
$352,579
Range (lowest–highest)
$151,335 – $477,875
Avg Medicare pays
$61,495
Hospitals
3
| Hospital | Stays | Avg charge | Avg total payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HOSPITAL · BIRMINGHAM | 78 | $477,875 | $95,770 |
| HUNTSVILLE HOSPITAL · HUNTSVILLE | 25 | $428,527 | $64,981 |
| THOMAS HOSPITAL · FAIRHOPE | 28 | $151,335 | $58,903 |
Source: CMS Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service. The "charge" is the hospital's list price; "total payment" is what it actually received. Medicare fee-for-service inpatient stays only. A hospital with very few stays for this DRG may not appear (CMS suppresses counts under 11).