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Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion with complications Cost in Alabama
Medicare DRG 519. What each hospital charges and what Medicare pays.
Avg charge in AL
$89,291
Range (lowest–highest)
$74,375 – $104,207
Avg Medicare pays
$11,744
Hospitals
2
| Hospital | Stays | Avg charge | Avg total payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HOSPITAL · BIRMINGHAM | 26 | $104,207 | $21,654 |
| HUNTSVILLE HOSPITAL · HUNTSVILLE | 14 | $74,375 | $14,663 |
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).