Prices at 9 hospitals in Alabama, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$628
Chargemaster (median)
$1,510
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$491
Medicare pays
$335
Typical cash range: $419 – $1,568.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coosa Valley Medical Center | Sylacauga, AL | $349 | $561 | ★ 3/5 |
| Riverview Regional Medical Center | Gadsden, AL | $490 | $491 | ★ 3/5 |
| Ochsner Choctaw General | Butler, AL | $578 | $281 | — |
| Usa Health Children's & Women's Hospital | Mobile, AL | $677 | $339 | — |
| Bibb Medical Center | Centreville, AL | $1,566 | $545 | — |
| Red Bay Hospital | Red Bay, AL | $1,570 | $667 | — |
CMS rating = the hospital’s overall star rating (1–5) from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” means not rated. Source: hospitals’ machine-readable price files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.