How Much Does Level 1 Breast/Lymphatic Surgery and Related Procedures Cost at University of Alabama Hospital?
Birmingham, AL · Based on CMS Medicare outpatient data · Updated 2026
Hospital Charge
$37,748
Average submitted charge
Medicare Pays
$2,399
Average Medicare payment
Markup
12.5x
$35,349 above Medicare
Potential savings: $35,349
94% above the Medicare benchmark rate
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How this compares nationally
National Percentile
86th
More expensive than most
National Average
$25,428
1,191 hospitals
National Median
$21,851
50th percentile
25th–75th Range
$16,612–$30,367
Middle 50% of hospitals
Level 1 Breast/Lymphatic Surgery and Related Procedures in Birmingham, AL
Lowest
$11,392
City Average
$48,312
Highest
$109,013
4 hospitals in Birmingham offer this procedure. University of Alabama Hospital charges $10,565 below the city average.
Compare nearby hospitals
Uab Callahan Eye Hospital Authority
3.9x markup · Medicare: $2,325
$11,392
St Vincent's Birmingham
12.0x markup · Medicare: $2,310
$35,097
Grandview Medical Center
36.2x markup · Medicare: $2,399
$109,013
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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.
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Data source: CMS Medicare Outpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service (2023 data, released 2025). Charges represent average submitted charges for APC 5091 (Level 1 Breast/Lymphatic Surgery and Related Procedures). Based on 29 Medicare beneficiaries and 30 services. Actual charges may vary. This is not medical or financial advice.