How Much Does Moderate Musculoskeletal Procedure Cost at St Vincent's East?
Birmingham, AL · Based on CMS Medicare outpatient data · Updated 2026
Hospital Charge
$17,075
Average submitted charge
Medicare Pays
$987
Average Medicare payment
Markup
13.6x
$16,088 above Medicare
Potential savings: $16,088
94% above the Medicare benchmark rate
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How this compares nationally
National Percentile
83th
More expensive than most
National Average
$12,466
1,886 hospitals
National Median
$10,498
50th percentile
25th–75th Range
$7,462–$14,805
Middle 50% of hospitals
Moderate Musculoskeletal Procedure in Birmingham, AL
Lowest
$14,918
City Average
$25,802
Highest
$53,281
4 hospitals in Birmingham offer this procedure. St Vincent's East charges $8,727 below the city average.
Compare nearby hospitals
St Vincent's Birmingham
12.0x markup · Medicare: $976
$14,918
University Of Alabama Hospital
14.8x markup · Medicare: $962
$17,931
Grandview Medical Center
42.9x markup · Medicare: $987
$53,281
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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 5112 (Level 2 Musculoskeletal Procedures). Based on 11 Medicare beneficiaries and 13 services. Actual charges may vary. This is not medical or financial advice.