Prices at 14 hospitals in Alabama, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $187 — 97% above the US median ($95), roughly 5.7× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usa Health University Hospital | Mobile, AL | $117 | $33 | ★ 2/5 | 211 min | — |
| Usa Health Children's & Women's Hospital | Mobile, AL | $117 | $34 | — | — | — |
| Red Bay Hospital | Red Bay, AL | $187 | — | — | 131 min | — |
| Marion Regional Medical Center | Hamilton, AL | $605 | $98 | ★ 3/5 | 104 min | — |
| Northwest Medical Center | Winfield, AL | $605 | $92 | ★ 4/5 | 130 min | — |
CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated October 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $187 — about 5.7× the Medicare rate ($33). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($65).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $360 list price could save about $173 (48%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
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