Major Chest Procedures with Complications cost in Birmingham, AL
MS-DRG 164 · 2 hospitals in Birmingham
Charges here run from $88,064 to $101,961 — a difference of $13,896 for the same coded procedure, in the same city.
The typical Alabama hospital charges $95,013.
Hospitals in Birmingham, cheapest first
| Hospital | Charged | Actually paid | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
|
C
St Vincent's Birmingham
Birmingham, AL |
$88,064 7% below the state average | $17,924 | 24 |
|
D
University Of Alabama Hospital
Birmingham, AL |
$101,961 7% above the state average | $25,275 | 35 |
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.