Hospitals / AL

Baptist Health Shelby Hospital Pricing Analysis

Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026

Fairness Grade

F

Most Expensive

Price Multiplier

168x

the federal fair-price benchmark

Procedures Priced

10,102

72 comparable to federal rates

What does this mean for your bill? This hospital charges 168x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive. For example, a procedure the government prices at $100 would cost about $16,800 at this hospital's list price. If you're uninsured or out-of-network, you may be able to negotiate down significantly.

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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital

These are the procedures where Baptist Health Shelby Hospitalcharges the most compared to the federal fair-price benchmark. “They Charge” is what appears on your bill. “Gov. Benchmark” is what the government determines the doctor's work is worth.

ProcedureCodeThey ChargeGov. BenchmarkYou Overpay
CONTINUING RADIATION THERAPY CONSULTATION PER WEEK77336$43,985$92+$43,893
SPECIAL RADIATION THERAPY PLANNING FOR DELIVERY OF EXTERNAL RADIATION77321$43,985$95+$43,890
RADIATION TREATMENT DEVICES, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION, COMPLEX77334$43,985$126+$43,859
SPECIAL RADIATION TREATMENT PROCEDURE77470$43,985$145+$43,840
COMPUTER-ASSISTED RADIOSURGERY APPLICATION OF HEADFRAME61800$43,985$146+$43,839
SIMPLE RADIATION THERAPY PLANNING FOR DELIVERY OF EXTERNAL RADIATION77306$43,985$150+$43,835
SPECIAL MEDICAL RADIATION THERAPY CONSULTATION77370$43,985$151+$43,834
COMPUTER-ASSISTED RADIOSURGERY OF SIMPLE GROWTH OF BRAIN, EACH ADDITIONAL GROWTH61797$43,985$200+$43,785
HC PERQ TRLUML CORONRY LITHOTRP92972$26,159$122+$26,037
COMPUTER-ASSISTED RADIOSURGERY OF GROWTH OF SPINE, EACH ADDITIONAL GROWTH63621$43,985$231+$43,754
HC INSERT ELECTRD/PM CATH SNGL33210$7,915$141+$7,774

About Baptist Health Shelby Hospital Pricing

Baptist Health Shelby Hospital in , AL charges 168x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive across 72procedures we could compare. This data comes directly from the hospital's own published price file — they're required by federal law to share it.

What this means for your bill

If you're uninsured, out-of-network, or have a high-deductible plan, these prices directly affect what you pay. If you have in-network insurance, your insurer has likely negotiated much lower rates — but you may still owe a percentage of the hospital's high list price for your coinsurance or deductible.

Can I negotiate?

Yes. Most hospitals will reduce bills when patients present evidence. Our bill checker compares your specific charges to fair-price benchmarks and generates a dispute letter you can send to the billing department.

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