Children's of Alabama
Birmingham, AL · Children's hospital
Posts prices for 33 of the 66 common shoppable procedures we track. Price file retrieved 2026-08-22.
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| Procedure | Posted cash | Posted gross | × Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breast lesion removal (open) (19120) range across 2 matching MRF lines |
$2,730.88–$3,817.79 | $6,350.88–$8,878.59 | varies |
| Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy (29881) | $5,527.87 | $12,855.51 | 1.8× |
| Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (under age 12) (42820) range across 3 matching MRF lines |
$1,934.83–$2,685.73 | $4,499.60–$6,245.89 | varies |
| Upper GI endoscopy (EGD), diagnostic (43235) range across 2 matching MRF lines |
$2,012.84–$3,053.77 | $4,681.03–$7,101.80 | varies |
| Upper GI endoscopy (EGD) with biopsy (43239) | $2,012.84 | $4,681.03 | 2.4× |
| Inguinal hernia repair (age 5+) (49505) range across 2 matching MRF lines |
$3,387.05–$3,943.32 | $7,876.86–$9,170.52 | varies |
| Transforaminal epidural injection, lumbar/sacral (64483) range across 2 matching MRF lines |
$1,800.07–$6,309.54 | $4,186.20–$14,673.35 | varies |
| Cataract removal with lens insertion (66984) | $6,359.91 | $14,790.50 | 3.0× |
| CT head/brain without contrast (70450) | $1,108.32 | $2,577.50 | 11.6× |
| MRI brain without contrast (70551) | $893.08 | $2,076.92 | 4.1× |
| MRI brain with contrast (70552) | $1,565.03 | $3,639.60 | 4.9× |
| MRI brain without and with contrast (70553) | $1,565.03 | $3,639.60 | 4.9× |
| X-ray lower spine, 4+ views (72110) | $200.79 | $466.95 | 2.1× |
| MRI lumbar spine without contrast (72148) | $893.08 | $2,076.92 | 4.1× |
| CT pelvis with contrast (72193) | $1,108.32 | $2,577.50 | 6.9× |
| MRI lower-extremity joint without contrast (73721) | $893.08 | $2,076.92 | 4.1× |
| CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast (74177) | $1,108.32 | $2,577.50 | 3.5× |
| Ultrasound, abdomen complete (76700) | $588.95 | $1,369.66 | 6.2× |
| Basic metabolic panel (80048) | $34.96 | $81.30 | 4.1× |
| Comprehensive metabolic panel (80053) range across 2 matching MRF lines |
$34.96–$35.56 | $81.30–$82.70 | varies |
| Lipid panel (80061) | $34.96 | $81.30 | 2.6× |
| Renal function panel (80069) | $34.96 | $81.30 | 4.0× |
| Hepatic function panel (80076) | $34.96 | $81.30 | 4.3× |
| Urinalysis, non-automated, without microscopy (81002) | $11.57 | $26.91 | 3.3× |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) (84443) range across 3 matching MRF lines |
$6.38–$55.59 | $14.83–$129.28 | varies |
| CBC with automated differential (85025) | $23.64 | $54.98 | 3.0× |
| CBC, automated (85027) | $23.64 | $54.98 | 3.7× |
| Prothrombin time (PT) (85610) | $15.59 | $36.26 | 3.6× |
| Partial thromboplastin time (PTT) (85730) | $15.59 | $36.26 | 2.6× |
| Family psychotherapy, with patient (50 min) (90847) | $79.55 | $185 | 0.5× |
| Left heart catheterization (93452) | $4,953.89 | $11,520.68 | 1.7× |
| Sleep study (attended polysomnography) (95810) | $1,603.51 | $3,729.09 | 2.0× |
| Physical therapy, therapeutic exercise (per 15 min) (97110) | $37.20 | $86.52 | 1.3× |
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