Alcohol, drug abuse or dependence with rehabilitation therapy in Alabama
What 4 hospitals in Alabama charged and were paid for a Medicare hospital stay for alcohol, drug abuse or dependence with rehabilitation therapy (DRG 895), from 2024 Medicare claims.
Average charge
$12,471
Hospital list price billed
Average payment
$12,327
Medicare + patient + other payers
Medicare paid
$11,225
Average per stay
State rank
#1 of 5
1 = lowest average payment
Hospitals in Alabama billed an average of $12,471 for alcohol, drug abuse or dependence with rehabilitation therapy, about 1.0 times the average total payment of $12,327. That payment is 11% below the U.S. average of $13,914.
These are averages for patients with original (fee-for-service) Medicare. Private insurance pays different, negotiated prices, and what you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Use these figures to compare hospitals, not as a quote.
Paid $12,327Billed $12,471
About 99¢ was paid for every $1 hospitals in Alabama billed for this stay.
Alabama hospitals: alcohol, drug abuse or dependence with rehabilitation therapy
Every Alabama hospital that billed Medicare for this stay at least 11 times. Click a column to sort.
| Hospital | Stays | Avg charge | Avg payment | Medicare paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Alabama Regional Med CenterAnniston | 43 | $20,140 | $11,097 | $9,771 |
| Clay County HospitalAshland | 33 | $7,897 | $12,693 | $11,521 |
| Elmore Community HospitalWetumpka | 28 | $5,823 | $12,566 | $11,712 |
| Wiregrass Medical CenterGeneva | 23 | $12,789 | $13,812 | $12,925 |
Lowest and highest payments in Alabama
Among hospitals with at least 11 Medicare hospital stays. Differences reflect local wage costs, teaching status and how sick patients were, as well as price.
Lowest
| Northeast Alabama Regional Med CenterAnniston, AL | $11,097 |
|---|---|
| Elmore Community HospitalWetumpka, AL | $12,566 |
| Clay County HospitalAshland, AL | $12,693 |
| Wiregrass Medical CenterGeneva, AL | $13,812 |
Highest
| Wiregrass Medical CenterGeneva, AL | $13,812 |
|---|---|
| Clay County HospitalAshland, AL | $12,693 |
| Elmore Community HospitalWetumpka, AL | $12,566 |
| Northeast Alabama Regional Med CenterAnniston, AL | $11,097 |
Alcohol, drug abuse or dependence with rehabilitation therapy in other states
Questions
How much does alcohol, drug abuse or dependence with rehabilitation therapy cost in Alabama?
In 2024 Medicare data, a hospital stay for alcohol, drug abuse or dependence with rehabilitation therapy (DRG 895) at 4 hospitals in Alabama was billed at $12,471 on average, while the average total payment was $12,327, of which Medicare paid $11,225. Your own cost depends on your insurance, deductible and the hospital.
Why are hospital charges so much higher than payments?
Charges are a hospital's list prices. Medicare pays fixed rates set in advance, and private insurers negotiate their own discounts, so almost nobody pays the full charge. For this stay in Alabama, average charges were 1.0 times the average payment. Uninsured patients can ask the hospital about its financial assistance (charity care) policy and cash prices.
Source: CMS, Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service, 2024. Average total payment includes Medicare's payment, the patient's deductible and coinsurance, and any other payer. CMS omits hospitals with fewer than 11 hospital stays for privacy. About the data.