UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham Pricing Analysis
AL
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
D
Pricier than average
61x
the federal fair-price benchmark
3,156
121 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham charges 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.
| Procedure | Code | They Charge | Gov. Benchmark | You Overpay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP Dilate Existing Nephro/urinary Tract | 50436 | $35,284 | $136 | +$35,148 |
| Temp Transvenous Sngl Pacer 33210 | 33210 | $27,774 | $141 | +$27,633 |
| Cess Therapy Cath Removal 37214 | 37214 | $20,951 | $107 | +$20,844 |
| Ercp W/direct Visual OF Ducts | 43273 | $19,610 | $102 | +$19,508 |
| Transcatheter Impl Wirels Pulm Art Press Sen | 33289 | $48,919 | $284 | +$48,635 |
| CT Scan Bone Marrow Aspiration 38220 | 38220 | $27,787 | $168 | +$27,619 |
| Reposition Lead 33215 | 33215 | $45,234 | $275 | +$44,959 |
About UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham
UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham in AL, AL charges 61x or more above the federal benchmark — among the most expensive across 121 procedures 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.
Can I negotiate?
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