How Much Does Major Musculoskeletal Procedure Cost at University of Alabama Hospital?
Birmingham, AL · Based on CMS Medicare outpatient data · Updated 2026
Hospital Charge
$29,527
Average submitted charge
Medicare Pays
$2,025
Average Medicare payment
Markup
11.5x
$27,502 above Medicare
Potential savings: $27,502
93% above the Medicare benchmark rate
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How this compares nationally
National Percentile
78th
More expensive than most
National Average
$23,556
2,189 hospitals
National Median
$19,208
50th percentile
25th–75th Range
$13,629–$27,894
Middle 50% of hospitals
Major Musculoskeletal Procedure in Birmingham, AL
Lowest
$25,767
City Average
$47,693
Highest
$90,229
4 hospitals in Birmingham offer this procedure. University of Alabama Hospital charges $18,166 below the city average.
Compare nearby hospitals
St Vincent's Birmingham
10.4x markup · Medicare: $1,941
$25,767
Princeton Baptist Medical Center
21.8x markup · Medicare: $1,533
$45,251
Grandview Medical Center
36.5x markup · Medicare: $1,947
$90,229
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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 5113 (Level 3 Musculoskeletal Procedures). Based on 85 Medicare beneficiaries and 86 services. Actual charges may vary. This is not medical or financial advice.