How Much Does Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Procedure Cost at St Vincent's East?
Birmingham, AL · Based on CMS Medicare outpatient data · Updated 2026
Hospital Charge
$48,595
Average submitted charge
Medicare Pays
$9,440
Average Medicare payment
Markup
4.4x
$39,155 above Medicare
Potential savings: $39,155
81% above the Medicare benchmark rate
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How this compares nationally
National Percentile
32th
Less expensive than most
National Average
$73,194
2,312 hospitals
National Median
$61,940
50th percentile
25th–75th Range
$44,647–$87,732
Middle 50% of hospitals
Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Procedure in Birmingham, AL
Lowest
$48,595
City Average
$98,870
Highest
$204,373
5 hospitals in Birmingham offer this procedure. St Vincent's East charges $50,276 below the city average.
Compare nearby hospitals
St Vincent's Birmingham
4.6x markup · Medicare: $9,468
$50,722
University Of Alabama Hospital
5.9x markup · Medicare: $9,466
$65,557
Princeton Baptist Medical Center
12.5x markup · Medicare: $8,377
$125,106
Grandview Medical Center
18.6x markup · Medicare: $9,392
$204,373
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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 5115 (Level 5 Musculoskeletal Procedures). Based on 78 Medicare beneficiaries and 79 services. Actual charges may vary. This is not medical or financial advice.