Baptist Medical Center South
Baptist Medical Center South in Montgomery, AL charges 4.3x the Medicare reimbursement rate across 65 analyzed procedures, positioning this government-owned hospital above typical pricing benchmarks.
Montgomery, AL 36116 · Acute Care Hospitals · CMS Rating: 1/5
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Elena Vasquez leads hospital billing pattern analysis at BillRazor Research. She focuses on identifying overcharges, markup outliers, and patient advocacy strategies. Expertise: hospital billing patterns, overcharge analysis, patient advocacy.
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Billing patterns — government
Government hospitals in our dataset demonstrate distinct billing patterns compared to other ownership types. With 374 facilities analyzed, these hospitals show an average markup of 4.2x Medicare rates, which typically falls below the industry average for comparable services. Government hospitals often maintain more standardized pricing structures due to regulatory oversight and public accountability requirements. Patients may encounter charges above the benchmark for certain procedures, though the potential difference between government hospital billing and private facilities can vary significantly by service type and geographic region. Common charge patterns include transparent itemization of services and adherence to established fee schedules. Patients should be aware that government hospitals frequently offer financial assistance programs and sliding scale payment options based on income eligibility. These facilities often provide detailed cost estimates upon request and maintain patient financial counselors to discuss billing arrangements before treatment when possible.
Pricing grade
C
Average
Avg markup vs Medicare
4.29x
Charge / Medicare rate
Max markup
7.04x
Worst procedure
Procedures analyzed
65
With pricing data
Outlier procedures
0%
Above 90th percentile
Pricing grades reflect how this hospital's chargemaster (list) rates compare to Medicare reimbursement benchmarks within the same state. Grades measure pricing patterns only — not quality of care, patient outcomes, or clinical performance. A lower grade does not mean a hospital provides inferior care. Based on publicly available federal data. Not endorsed by or affiliated with any government agency.
| Procedure | Code | Gross charge | Cash price | Medicare | Markup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC | 690 | $45,705 | $22,853 | — | 7x |
| INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH CC OR TPA IN 24 HOURS | 065 | $40,605 | $20,302 | — | 6.5x |
| PERCUTANEOUS CARDIOVASCULAR PROCEDURES WITH INTRALUMINAL DEVICE WITH MCC OR 4+ ARTERIES/ | 321 | $89,949 | $44,975 | — | 6.3x |
| OTHER CIRCULATORY SYSTEM DIAGNOSES WITH MCC | 314 | $83,151 | $41,575 | — | 5.7x |
| SEIZURES WITH MCC | 100 | $70,779 | $35,389 | — | 5.6x |
| INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITHOUT CC/MCC | 066 | $20,965 | $10,483 | — | 5.6x |
| PERCUTANEOUS CARDIOVASCULAR PROCEDURES WITH DRUG-ELUTING STENT WITH MCC OR 4+ ARTERIES O | 246 | $97,380 | $48,690 | — | 5.4x |
| KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH MCC | 689 | $43,274 | $21,637 | — | 5.3x |
| MAJOR HIP AND KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT OR REATTACHMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY WITHOUT MCC | 470 | $39,151 | $19,575 | — | 5.2x |
| SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC | 871 | $72,381 | $36,191 | — | 5.2x |
| GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE WITH MCC | 377 | $66,723 | $33,362 | — | 5.2x |
| EXTRACRANIAL PROCEDURES WITH MCC | 037 | $120,516 | $60,258 | — | 5.1x |
| SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH CC | 194 | $30,589 | $15,294 | — | 5x |
| OTHER KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT DIAGNOSES WITH MCC | 698 | $69,864 | $34,932 | — | 5x |
| HYPERTENSION WITH MCC | 304 | $34,057 | $17,028 | — | 4.9x |
| RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC | 177 | $57,373 | $28,686 | — | 4.8x |
| ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, EXPIRED WITH MCC | 283 | $65,679 | $32,839 | — | 4.8x |
| PERCUTANEOUS AND OTHER INTRACARDIAC PROCEDURES WITHOUT MCC | 274 | $96,023 | $48,011 | — | 4.8x |
| CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE WITH MCC | 190 | $35,512 | $17,756 | — | 4.8x |
| TRANSIENT ISCHEMIA WITHOUT THROMBOLYTIC | 069 | $25,593 | $12,797 | — | 4.7x |
| ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC | 392 | $24,038 | $12,019 | — | 4.7x |
| HYPERTENSION WITHOUT MCC | 305 | $25,430 | $12,715 | — | 4.6x |
| RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS WITH VENTILATOR SUPPORT <=96 HOURS | 208 | $93,939 | $46,970 | — | 4.6x |
| PERCUTANEOUS CARDIOVASCULAR PROCEDURES WITH DRUG-ELUTING STENT WITHOUT MCC | 247 | $54,174 | $27,087 | — | 4.5x |
| SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC | 193 | $38,089 | $19,045 | — | 4.4x |
| NONSPECIFIC CEREBROVASCULAR DISORDERS WITH MCC | 070 | $59,180 | $29,590 | — | 4.4x |
| GASTROINTESTINAL OBSTRUCTION WITH CC | 389 | $25,198 | $12,599 | — | 4.4x |
| CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA AND CONDUCTION DISORDERS WITH CC | 309 | $23,057 | $11,529 | — | 4.4x |
| MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITHOUT MCC | 641 | $22,194 | $11,097 | — | 4.4x |
| GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE WITH CC | 378 | $29,134 | $14,567 | — | 4.3x |
| INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH MCC | 064 | $60,169 | $30,085 | — | 4.3x |
| HIP AND FEMUR PROCEDURES EXCEPT MAJOR JOINT WITH MCC | 480 | $79,513 | $39,756 | — | 4.3x |
| PERMANENT CARDIAC PACEMAKER IMPLANT WITH MCC | 242 | $93,789 | $46,895 | — | 4.3x |
| CRANIOTOMY WITH MAJOR DEVICE IMPLANT OR ACUTE COMPLEX CNS PRINCIPAL DIAGNOSIS WITH MCC O | 023 | $160,753 | $80,377 | — | 4.2x |
| CELLULITIS WITHOUT MCC | 603 | $25,904 | $12,952 | — | 4.2x |
| MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITH MCC | 640 | $34,207 | $17,103 | — | 4x |
| AORTIC AND HEART ASSIST PROCEDURES EXCEPT PULSATION BALLOON WITHOUT MCC | 269 | $122,526 | $61,263 | — | 4x |
| ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH CC | 281 | $23,057 | $11,529 | — | 4x |
| CIRCULATORY DISORDERS EXCEPT AMI, WITH CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION WITH MCC | 286 | $49,217 | $24,608 | — | 3.9x |
| INFECTIOUS AND PARASITIC DISEASES WITH O.R. PROCEDURES WITH MCC | 853 | $158,870 | $79,435 | — | 3.9x |
| OTHER VASCULAR PROCEDURES WITH CC | 253 | $64,366 | $32,183 | — | 3.9x |
| RENAL FAILURE WITH MCC | 682 | $40,540 | $20,270 | — | 3.8x |
| CORONARY BYPASS WITHOUT CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION WITHOUT MCC | 236 | $94,026 | $47,013 | — | 3.8x |
| CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA AND CONDUCTION DISORDERS WITH MCC | 308 | $26,743 | $13,371 | — | 3.8x |
| HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC | 291 | $31,434 | $15,717 | — | 3.7x |
| HIP AND FEMUR PROCEDURES EXCEPT MAJOR JOINT WITH CC | 481 | $46,162 | $23,081 | — | 3.7x |
| ECMO OR TRACHEOSTOMY WITH MV >96 HOURS OR PRINCIPAL DIAGNOSIS EXCEPT FACE, MOUTH AND NEC | 003 | $542,863 | $271,432 | — | 3.7x |
| CORONARY BYPASS WITH CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION OR OPEN ABLATION WITHOUT MCC | 234 | $117,764 | $58,882 | — | 3.7x |
| MEDICAL BACK PROBLEMS WITHOUT MCC | 552 | $20,418 | $10,209 | — | 3.6x |
| TRACHEOSTOMY WITH MV >96 HOURS OR PRINCIPAL DIAGNOSIS EXCEPT FACE, MOUTH AND NECK WITHOU | 004 | $371,219 | $185,610 | — | 3.6x |
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How BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER SOUTH compares to nearby hospitals
Comparison based on average markup ratios from federal hospital pricing data (FY 2024). Chargemaster rates are gross charges — they are not what most insured patients pay. Actual costs depend on your insurance plan, negotiated rates, and coverage terms. This comparison is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, financial, or legal advice. Verify costs directly with your provider and insurer.
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Data: Federal hospital pricing data, updated annually. All data publicly available under federal law.
Methodology: Hospital gross charges divided by Medicare payment for the same DRG. A ratio of 3.0x means the hospital's listed price is 3 times what Medicare pays. Chargemaster rates are list prices — they are not what most insured patients pay. Grades measure pricing patterns only — not quality of care or clinical performance.
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