Major Chest Procedures with Major Complications cost in Birmingham, AL
MS-DRG 163 · 3 hospitals in Birmingham
Charges here run from $100,254 to $290,361 — a difference of $190,106 for the same coded procedure, in the same city.
The typical Alabama hospital charges $147,719.
Hospitals in Birmingham, cheapest first
| Hospital | Charged | Actually paid | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
|
C
St Vincent's Birmingham
Birmingham, AL |
$100,254 32% below the state average | $27,555 | 11 |
|
D
University Of Alabama Hospital
Birmingham, AL |
$192,239 30% above the state average | $43,456 | 14 |
|
F
Grandview Medical Center
Birmingham, AL |
$290,361 97% above the state average | $32,508 | 13 |
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.