How Much Does Complex Musculoskeletal Procedure Cost at St Vincent's East?
Birmingham, AL · Based on CMS Medicare outpatient data · Updated 2026
Hospital Charge
$37,673
Average submitted charge
Medicare Pays
$4,616
Average Medicare payment
Markup
6.5x
$33,058 above Medicare
Potential savings: $33,058
88% above the Medicare benchmark rate
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How this compares nationally
National Percentile
51th
About average
National Average
$45,236
2,317 hospitals
National Median
$37,174
50th percentile
25th–75th Range
$27,328–$54,120
Middle 50% of hospitals
Complex Musculoskeletal Procedure in Birmingham, AL
Lowest
$36,102
City Average
$65,633
Highest
$129,302
5 hospitals in Birmingham offer this procedure. St Vincent's East charges $27,960 below the city average.
Compare nearby hospitals
St Vincent's Birmingham
6.5x markup · Medicare: $4,385
$36,102
University Of Alabama Hospital
9.3x markup · Medicare: $4,351
$51,604
Princeton Baptist Medical Center
14.3x markup · Medicare: $3,956
$73,484
Grandview Medical Center
24.1x markup · Medicare: $4,196
$129,302
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Data: Federal physician fee schedules, hospital payment data, surgery center rates, lab fee schedules, and drug pricing data. FY 2024. All publicly available from federal sources.
Methodology: Facility rate applies when the procedure is performed in a hospital or ASC. Non-facility rate applies in a physician office. GPCI adjustments reflect regional cost-of-living differences.
This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical, financial, or legal advice. Actual costs depend on your insurance and provider. We recommend verifying costs directly with your provider. Full methodology · Terms of use
Data source: CMS Medicare Outpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service (2023 data, released 2025). Charges represent average submitted charges for APC 5114 (Level 4 Musculoskeletal Procedures). Based on 20 Medicare beneficiaries and 21 services. Actual charges may vary. This is not medical or financial advice.