How Much Does Comprehensive Observation Services Cost at St Vincent's East?
Birmingham, AL · Based on CMS Medicare outpatient data · Updated 2026
Hospital Charge
$16,752
Average submitted charge
Medicare Pays
$1,566
Average Medicare payment
Markup
8.4x
$15,186 above Medicare
Potential savings: $15,186
91% above the Medicare benchmark rate
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How this compares nationally
National Percentile
41th
Less expensive than most
National Average
$22,266
2,798 hospitals
National Median
$18,669
50th percentile
25th–75th Range
$13,666–$26,938
Middle 50% of hospitals
Comprehensive Observation Services in Birmingham, AL
Lowest
$16,752
City Average
$27,324
Highest
$50,774
5 hospitals in Birmingham offer this procedure. St Vincent's East charges $10,572 below the city average.
Compare nearby hospitals
St Vincent's Birmingham
9.3x markup · Medicare: $1,658
$19,213
University Of Alabama Hospital
10.4x markup · Medicare: $1,664
$21,488
Princeton Baptist Medical Center
14.6x markup · Medicare: $1,499
$28,396
Grandview Medical Center
26.0x markup · Medicare: $1,562
$50,774
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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 8011 (Comprehensive Observation Services). Based on 91 Medicare beneficiaries and 93 services. Actual charges may vary. This is not medical or financial advice.