What 12 hospitals in Alabama charged and were paid for level 3 neurostimulator and related procedures (APC 5463), from 2024 Medicare claims.
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.
Every Alabama hospital that billed Medicare for this service at least 11 times. Click a column to sort.
| Hospital | Services | Avg charge | Avg allowed | Medicare paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Alabama Medical CenterDothan | – | – | – | – |
| Marshall Medical Center SouthBoaz | – | – | – | – |
| UAB Callahan Eye Hospital AuthorityBirmingham | – | – | – | – |
| Baptist Medical Center SouthMontgomery | – | – | – | – |
| Jackson Hospital & Clinic INCMontgomery | – | – | – | – |
| University of Alabama HospitalBirmingham | – | – | – | – |
| Huntsville HospitalHuntsville | – | – | – | – |
| St Vincent's BirminghamBirmingham | – | – | – | – |
| USA Health University HospitalMobile | – | – | – | – |
| Walker Baptist Medical CenterJasper | – | – | – | – |
| Crestwood Medical CenterHuntsville | – | – | – | – |
| Brookwood Medical CenterBirmingham | – | – | – | – |
In 2024 Medicare data, level 3 neurostimulator and related procedures (APC 5463) at 12 hospitals in Alabama was billed at – on average, while the average medicare-allowed amount was –. Your own cost depends on your insurance, deductible and the hospital.
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. Uninsured patients can ask the hospital about its financial assistance (charity care) policy and cash prices.
Source: CMS, Medicare Outpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service, 2024. The allowed amount is Medicare's payment plus the patient's coinsurance. CMS omits hospitals with fewer than 11 services for privacy. About the data.