Hospital prices in Birmingham, AL

Abdominal Ultrasound (complete) in Birmingham

Typical negotiated price $567 ·usual $98–$884 ·full spread $49–$1,241 ·10 hospitals ·list $1,748

Billed as CPT 76700 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Abdominal Ultrasound costs 25.3× as much across Birmingham-area hospitals: CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF ALABAMA reports $49, ST VINCENT'S EAST reports $1,241 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $98 and $884 — the upper end is 9.0× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

Chest X-ray (2 views) in Birmingham

Typical negotiated price $245 ·usual $80–$329 ·full spread $23–$452 ·10 hospitals ·list $666

Billed as CPT 71046 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Chest X-ray costs 19.6× as much across Birmingham-area hospitals: CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF ALABAMA reports $23, ST VINCENT'S EAST reports $452 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $80 and $329 — the upper end is 4.1× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

CT Scan of the Abdomen & Pelvis (with contrast) in Birmingham

Typical negotiated price $750 ·usual $331–$750 ·full spread $49–$3,172 ·10 hospitals ·list $6,721

Billed as CPT 74177 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Abdomen/Pelvis CT costs 64.8× as much across Birmingham-area hospitals: CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF ALABAMA reports $49, UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HOSPITAL reports $3,172 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $331 and $750 — the upper end is 2.3× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

CT Scan of the Chest in Birmingham

Typical negotiated price $750 ·usual $98–$750 ·full spread $49–$1,584 ·10 hospitals ·list $2,066

Billed as CPT 71250 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Chest CT costs 32.3× as much across Birmingham-area hospitals: CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF ALABAMA reports $49, UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HOSPITAL reports $1,584 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $98 and $750 — the upper end is 7.6× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

CT Scan of the Head/Brain (without contrast) in Birmingham

Typical negotiated price $750 ·usual $98–$750 ·full spread $49–$1,649 ·10 hospitals ·list $2,163

Billed as CPT 70450 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Head CT costs 33.7× as much across Birmingham-area hospitals: CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF ALABAMA reports $49, UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HOSPITAL reports $1,649 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $98 and $750 — the upper end is 7.6× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

MRI of the Brain (without contrast) in Birmingham

Typical negotiated price $945 ·usual $217–$945 ·full spread $49–$2,375 ·10 hospitals ·list $4,169

Billed as CPT 70551 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Brain MRI costs 48.5× as much across Birmingham-area hospitals: CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF ALABAMA reports $49, UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HOSPITAL reports $2,375 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $217 and $945 — the upper end is 4.4× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

MRI of the Knee in Birmingham

Typical negotiated price $945 ·usual $218–$945 ·full spread $216–$2,752 ·9 hospitals ·list $4,511

Billed as CPT 73721 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Knee MRI costs 12.7× as much across Birmingham-area hospitals: PRINCETON BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER reports $216, UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HOSPITAL reports $2,752 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $218 and $945 — the upper end is 4.3× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

MRI of the Lower Back (Lumbar Spine) in Birmingham

Typical negotiated price $945 ·usual $217–$945 ·full spread $49–$2,441 ·10 hospitals ·list $4,223

Billed as CPT 72148 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Lumbar MRI costs 49.9× as much across Birmingham-area hospitals: CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF ALABAMA reports $49, UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HOSPITAL reports $2,441 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $217 and $945 — the upper end is 4.4× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

Pregnancy (OB) Ultrasound in Birmingham

Typical negotiated price $629 ·usual $98–$952 ·full spread $98–$1,015 ·9 hospitals ·list $1,561

Billed as CPT 76805 / 76801 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same OB Ultrasound costs 10.3× as much across Birmingham-area hospitals: BROOKWOOD BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER reports $98, ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM reports $1,015 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $98 and $952 — the upper end is 9.7× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

Complete Blood Count (CBC) in Birmingham

Typical negotiated price $9 ·usual $8–$9 ·full spread $8–$81 ·10 hospitals ·list $39

Billed as CPT 85025 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same CBC costs 10.4× as much across Birmingham-area hospitals: PRINCETON BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER reports $8, UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HOSPITAL reports $81 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half of hospitals fall between $8 and $9, a narrow band around the median.

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) in Birmingham

Typical negotiated price $13 ·usual $11–$13 ·full spread $11–$195 ·10 hospitals ·list $52

Billed as CPT 80053 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same CMP costs 18.5× as much across Birmingham-area hospitals: PRINCETON BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER reports $11, UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HOSPITAL reports $195 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half of hospitals fall between $11 and $13, a narrow band around the median.

Hemoglobin A1c (Diabetes Test) in Birmingham

Typical negotiated price $12 ·usual $10–$12 ·full spread $10–$117 ·10 hospitals ·list $48

Billed as CPT 83036 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same A1c Test costs 12.1× as much across Birmingham-area hospitals: PRINCETON BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER reports $10, UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HOSPITAL reports $117 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half of hospitals fall between $10 and $12, a narrow band around the median.

Lipid Panel (Cholesterol Test) in Birmingham

Typical negotiated price $16 ·usual $14–$16 ·full spread $13–$80 ·10 hospitals ·list $67

Billed as CPT 80061 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Lipid Panel costs 6.0× as much across Birmingham-area hospitals: PRINCETON BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER reports $13, UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HOSPITAL reports $80 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half of hospitals fall between $14 and $16, a narrow band around the median.

PSA Test (Prostate Screening) in Birmingham

Typical negotiated price $22 ·usual $18–$22 ·full spread $18–$154 ·9 hospitals ·list $91

Billed as CPT 84153 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same PSA Test costs 8.4× as much across Birmingham-area hospitals: PRINCETON BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER reports $18, UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HOSPITAL reports $154 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half of hospitals fall between $18 and $22, a narrow band around the median.

Screening Colonoscopy in Birmingham

Typical negotiated price $2,075 ·usual $1,489–$2,682 ·full spread $1,433–$3,322 ·9 hospitals ·list $5,363

Billed as HCPCS G0121 / G0105 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Screening Colonoscopy costs 2.3× as much across Birmingham-area hospitals: SHELBY BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER reports $1,433, ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM reports $3,322 — a wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $1,489 and $2,682 — the upper end is 1.8× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

Screening Mammogram in Birmingham

Typical negotiated price $254 ·usual $87–$333 ·full spread $84–$432 ·9 hospitals ·list $679

Billed as CPT 77067 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Mammogram costs 5.2× as much across Birmingham-area hospitals: PRINCETON BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER reports $84, ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM reports $432 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $87 and $333 — the upper end is 3.8× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

Cardiac Catheterization (Coronary Angiogram) in Birmingham

Typical negotiated price $8,986 ·usual $3,406–$16,859 ·full spread $2,995–$21,940 ·7 hospitals ·list $38,391

Billed as CPT 93458 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Heart Cath costs 7.3× as much across Birmingham-area hospitals: PRINCETON BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER reports $2,995, ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM reports $21,940 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $3,406 and $16,859 — the upper end is 5.0× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

Cardiac Stress Test in Birmingham

Typical negotiated price $212 ·usual $198–$213 ·full spread $99–$840 ·9 hospitals ·list $432

Billed as CPT 93015 / 93017 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Stress Test costs 8.5× as much across Birmingham-area hospitals: ST VINCENTS BLOUNT reports $99, UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HOSPITAL reports $840 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half of hospitals fall between $198 and $213, a narrow band around the median.

Echocardiogram (Heart Ultrasound) in Birmingham

Typical negotiated price $892 ·usual $512–$1,284 ·full spread $474–$2,355 ·10 hospitals ·list $2,549

Billed as CPT 93306 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Echocardiogram costs 5.0× as much across Birmingham-area hospitals: CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF ALABAMA reports $474, UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HOSPITAL reports $2,355 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $512 and $1,284 — the upper end is 2.5× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

Colonoscopy with Biopsy in Birmingham

Typical negotiated price $1,847 ·usual $1,610–$2,470 ·full spread $932–$3,163 ·8 hospitals ·list $4,760

Billed as CPT 45380 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Colonoscopy w/ Biopsy costs 3.4× as much across Birmingham-area hospitals: ST VINCENT'S CHILTON reports $932, UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HOSPITAL reports $3,163 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $1,610 and $2,470 — the upper end is 1.5× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

Diagnostic Colonoscopy in Birmingham

Typical negotiated price $1,531 ·usual $1,443–$2,629 ·full spread $932–$7,135 ·8 hospitals ·list $7,737

Billed as CPT 45378 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Colonoscopy costs 7.7× as much across Birmingham-area hospitals: ST VINCENT'S CHILTON reports $932, ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM reports $7,135 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $1,443 and $2,629 — the upper end is 1.8× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

Upper GI Endoscopy (EGD) in Birmingham

Typical negotiated price $1,493 ·usual $1,369–$1,616 ·full spread $786–$2,596 ·8 hospitals ·list $4,016

Billed as CPT 43235 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Upper Endoscopy costs 3.3× as much across Birmingham-area hospitals: ST VINCENT'S CHILTON reports $786, ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM reports $2,596 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half of hospitals fall between $1,369 and $1,616, a narrow band around the median.

Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery in Birmingham

Typical negotiated price $2,670 ·usual $2,446–$3,007 ·full spread $2,425–$3,368 ·4 hospitals

Billed as CPT 64721 / 29848 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Carpal Tunnel Surgery costs 39% more across Birmingham-area hospitals: SHELBY BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER reports $2,425, UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HOSPITAL reports $3,368 — a modest gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half of hospitals fall between $2,446 and $3,007, a narrow band around the median.

Cataract Surgery (with Lens Implant) in Birmingham

Typical negotiated price $2,260 ·usual $2,246–$2,704 ·full spread $2,232–$3,148 ·3 hospitals

Billed as CPT 66984 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Cataract Surgery costs 41% more across Birmingham-area hospitals: SHELBY BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER reports $2,232, BROOKWOOD BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER reports $3,148 — a modest gap for identical billing codes.

Hip or Knee Replacement in Birmingham

Typical negotiated price $19,228 ·usual $19,226–$20,990 ·full spread $16,065–$30,649 ·9 hospitals

Billed as MS-DRG 469 / 470 · inpatient (a hospital stay) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Hip/Knee Replacement costs 91% more across Birmingham-area hospitals: SHELBY BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER reports $16,065, UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HOSPITAL reports $30,649 — a wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half of hospitals fall between $19,226 and $20,990, a narrow band around the median.

Inguinal Hernia Repair in Birmingham

Typical negotiated price $4,391 ·usual $4,391–$4,520 ·full spread $4,391–$4,648 ·3 hospitals

Billed as CPT 49505 / 49650 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Hernia Repair costs 6% more across Birmingham-area hospitals: SHELBY BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER reports $4,391, BROOKWOOD BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER reports $4,648 — a modest gap for identical billing codes.

Laparoscopic Appendectomy (Appendix Removal) in Birmingham

Typical negotiated price $5,475 ·usual $5,475–$5,502 ·full spread $5,475–$5,530 ·3 hospitals

Billed as CPT 44970 · outpatient or inpatient · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal in Birmingham

Typical negotiated price $5,475 ·usual $5,475–$5,530 ·full spread $4,688–$6,504 ·5 hospitals

Billed as CPT 47562 · outpatient or inpatient · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Gallbladder Removal costs 39% more across Birmingham-area hospitals: ST VINCENT'S CHILTON reports $4,688, ST VINCENT'S EAST reports $6,504 — a modest gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half of hospitals fall between $5,475 and $5,530, a narrow band around the median.

Tonsillectomy in Birmingham

Typical negotiated price $4,212 ·usual $3,855–$4,265 ·full spread $2,783–$4,424 ·4 hospitals

Billed as CPT 42820 / 42821 / 42825 / 42826 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Tonsillectomy costs 59% more across Birmingham-area hospitals: ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM reports $2,783, BROOKWOOD BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER reports $4,424 — a modest gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half of hospitals fall between $3,855 and $4,265, a narrow band around the median.

Cesarean Section (C-Section) Delivery in Birmingham

Typical negotiated price $9,448 ·usual $8,655–$10,275 ·full spread $7,193–$16,342 ·9 hospitals

Billed as MS-DRG 786 / 787 / 788 · inpatient (a hospital stay) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same C-Section costs 2.3× as much across Birmingham-area hospitals: SHELBY BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER reports $7,193, UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HOSPITAL reports $16,342 — a wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half of hospitals fall between $8,655 and $10,275, a narrow band around the median.

Vaginal Delivery in Birmingham

Typical negotiated price $6,454 ·usual $5,844–$7,103 ·full spread $4,856–$12,538 ·9 hospitals

Billed as MS-DRG 805 / 806 / 807 · inpatient (a hospital stay) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Vaginal Delivery costs 2.6× as much across Birmingham-area hospitals: SHELBY BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER reports $4,856, UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HOSPITAL reports $12,538 — a wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half of hospitals fall between $5,844 and $7,103, a narrow band around the median.

Emergency Room Visit (Level 3-4) in Birmingham

Typical negotiated price $834 ·usual $323–$948 ·full spread $304–$988 ·10 hospitals ·list $1,786

Billed as CPT 99283 / 99284 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same ER Visit costs 3.3× as much across Birmingham-area hospitals: CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF ALABAMA reports $304, ST VINCENT'S EAST reports $988 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $323 and $948 — the upper end is 2.9× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

Physical Therapy Evaluation in Birmingham

Typical negotiated price $193 ·usual $162–$197 ·full spread $92–$220 ·9 hospitals ·list $393

Billed as CPT 97161 / 97162 / 97163 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same PT Evaluation costs 2.4× as much across Birmingham-area hospitals: PRINCETON BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER reports $92, UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HOSPITAL reports $220 — a wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half of hospitals fall between $162 and $197, a narrow band around the median.

Sleep Study (Polysomnography) in Birmingham

Typical negotiated price $1,770 ·usual $880–$3,017 ·full spread $789–$3,866 ·9 hospitals ·list $4,851

Billed as CPT 95810 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Sleep Study costs 4.9× as much across Birmingham-area hospitals: PRINCETON BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER reports $789, UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HOSPITAL reports $3,866 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $880 and $3,017 — the upper end is 3.4× the lower, so the median hides a lot.