Back Problems (severe) cost in Birmingham, AL
MS-DRG 551 · 2 hospitals in Birmingham
Charges here run from $107,461 to $136,453 — a difference of $28,992 for the same coded procedure, in the same city.
The typical Alabama hospital charges $72,626.
Hospitals in Birmingham, cheapest first
| Hospital | Charged | Actually paid | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
|
D
University Of Alabama Hospital
Birmingham, AL |
$107,461 48% above the state average | $22,003 | 18 |
|
F
Grandview Medical Center
Birmingham, AL |
$136,453 88% above the state average | $12,075 | 17 |
These are the averages each hospital reported to Medicare, not a quote for you. Before treatment, ask each hospital for a written good-faith estimate — you are entitled to one if you are uninsured or paying yourself.