Prices at 12 hospitals in Alabama, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $6,492 — 32% above the US median ($4,902), roughly 8.0× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Health Medical Center | Dothan, AL | $3,540 | $3,962 | ★ 4/5 | 212 min | — |
| Red Bay Hospital | Red Bay, AL | $6,492 | $4,888 | — | 131 min | — |
| The Children's Hospital of Alabama | Birmingham, AL | $6,518 | $13,658 | — | — | — |
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 September 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 $6,492 — about 8.0× the Medicare rate ($814). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($1,629).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $12,485 list price could save about $5,993 (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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