Huntsville Hospital Health System · Huntsville, AL
3 of 5
CMS star rating
940
Beds
54,323
Inpatient discharges a year
$1.6B
Net patient revenue a year
35
In-network payers
Huntsville Hospital is a 940-bed government - hospital district or authority hospital in Huntsville, AL, affiliated with Huntsville Hospital Health System. Below you'll find publicly disclosed negotiated rates and facility details, including 35 in-network payers and 510 disclosed rate categories.
The 24 services Huntsville Hospital most likely performs, ranked by likely volume and what it is paid. Each service names one insurer. * marks hidden insurer names; A, B and C rank the remaining rates from low to high and reset for each service.
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Childbirth · Inpatient
MS-DRG 807
$6,724 - $8,521
from 2 insurers · median $7,622
CMS lists this service as CPT 59400, the obstetrician's global fee. The hospital bills the delivery stay as MS-DRG 807, so these are facility case rates.
Hospital reports neonatal nursery services to CMS
Childbirth · Inpatient
MS-DRG 788
$9,424 - $12,894
from 2 insurers · median $11,159
CMS lists this service as CPT 59510, the obstetrician's global fee. The hospital bills the delivery stay as MS-DRG 788, so these are facility case rates.
Hospital reports neonatal nursery services to CMS
Gynecology
CPT 58558
$5,347 - $9,213
from 2 insurers · median $7,280
62 Medicare claims in Level 4 Gynecologic Procedures (CMS 2024)
Medicine & Surgery
CPT 47562
$8,116 - $15,577
from 2 insurers · median $11,847
223 Medicare claims in Level 1 Laparoscopy and Related Services (CMS 2024)
Gynecology
CPT 58571
$11,464 - $15,577
from 2 insurers · median $13,521
124 Medicare claims in Level 2 Laparoscopy and Related Services (CMS 2024)
CT imaging
CPT 74177
$157 - $764
from 4 insurers · median $516
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Digestive procedures
CPT 49650
$8,239 - $15,577
from 2 insurers · median $11,908
223 Medicare claims in Level 1 Laparoscopy and Related Services (CMS 2024)
Childbirth · Inpatient
MS-DRG 807
$6,724 - $8,521
from 2 insurers · median $7,622
CMS lists this service as CPT 59610, the obstetrician's global fee. The hospital bills the delivery stay as MS-DRG 807, so these are facility case rates.
Hospital reports neonatal nursery services to CMS
Medicine & Surgery · Inpatient
MS-DRG 470
$24,027 - $24,377
from 3 insurers · median $24,125
50 Medicare discharges for this DRG in CMS hospital data
Cardiology and vascular testing
CPT 93306
$279 - $1,685
from 4 insurers · median $963
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Medicine & Surgery
CPT 55866
$14,683 - $31,752
from 2 insurers · median $23,217
124 Medicare claims in Level 2 Laparoscopy and Related Services (CMS 2024)
Medicine & Surgery
CPT 49505
$1,050 - $10,673
from 3 insurers · median $8,243
96 Medicare claims in Level 1 Abdominal/Peritoneal/Biliary and Related Procedures (CMS 2024)
Medicine & Surgery · Inpatient
MS-DRG 460
$40,913
negotiated rate
58 Medicare discharges for this DRG in CMS hospital data
Orthopedics and pain
CPT 63030
$10,139 - $15,577
from 2 insurers · median $12,858
469 Medicare claims in Level 4 Musculoskeletal Procedures (CMS 2024)
Digestive procedures
CPT 43239
$277 - $5,402
from 4 insurers · median $1,176
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Mammography
CPT 77067
$130 - $200
from 4 insurers · median $152
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Orthopedics and pain
CPT 64721
$690 - $9,213
from 2 insurers · median $4,951
631 Medicare claims in Level 1 Nerve Procedures (CMS 2024)
Digestive procedures
CPT 47563
$1,693 - $15,577
from 3 insurers · median $8,496
223 Medicare claims in Level 1 Laparoscopy and Related Services (CMS 2024)
CT imaging
CPT 70450
$104 - $693
from 4 insurers · median $191
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
X-ray and bone density
CPT 71046
$43 - $202
from 4 insurers · median $147
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
CT imaging
CPT 74176
$157 - $696
from 4 insurers · median $361
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Digestive procedures
CPT 45378
$370 - $5,402
from 4 insurers · median $1,176
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Gynecology
CPT 58662
$9,814 - $15,577
from 2 insurers · median $12,695
Typical for a hospital with this service line
MRI imaging
CPT 70553
$345 - $976
from 4 insurers · median $621
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Median rate as a percent of Medicare across the outpatient services above, and how many services sit above or below the same insurer's median at nearby hospitals. * marks hidden insurer names. These table labels track the same insurers across services; the labels on each service card reset.
| Insurer | Services | Median % of Medicare | Above nearby | Below nearby |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurer A* | 24 | 252% | 19 | 2 |
| Insurer B* | 19 | 162% | 18 | 1 |
| Insurer C* | 14 | 81% | 1 | 10 |
| Insurer D* | 11 | 50% | 2 | 8 |
How we chose these services: 11 appear in this hospital's own Medicare claims, 9 are common here based on CMS Medicare volume, and 4 are typical for the service lines it reports to CMS. Rates come from insurer and hospital price transparency files as of October 2026. Rates under a quarter of Medicare or over 20 times Medicare are left out as likely physician-fee rows or file errors. Book a demo to see all 300 CMS shoppable services for Huntsville Hospital, or start a free trial.
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Quality
3 of 5 stars
Doctors and services
Accredited by The Joint Commission
Finances
$1.6B net patient revenue
Ownership and leadership
Hospital district or authority
The employer identification numbers (EINs) health plans and networks list for Huntsville Hospital in the in-network rate files they publish, with the organization NPIs billed under each.
| Tax ID (EIN) | Plans and networks listing it | Organization NPIs |
|---|---|---|
| 63-0845288Huntsville Hospital | 66Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare (incl Optum, Rocky Mountain, Health Plan of Nevada, Sierra Health), AMPS, Allied Benefit Systems and 61 more | 1447221056 The Health Care Authority Of The City Of Huntsville1588615033 The Health Care Authority Of The City Of Huntsville1760400535 The Health Care Authority Of The City Of Huntsvilleand 8 more |
Source: PayerPrice analysis of insurers' Transparency in Coverage in-network files. An EIN can cover several hospitals and clinics in a health system, and insurers sometimes list other organizations' NPIs under it.
101 Sivley Road Sw, Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 265-1000
How Huntsville Hospital compares with other US facilities on the measures CMS publishes, mostly from Medicare patients.
Overall star rating
3 of 5
Lower than 42% of US hospitals
Combines death rates, safety, readmissions, patient experience and timely care
Death rates
Worse on 3 of 8 measures
0 better, 5 no different, 3 worse than the US rate
Deaths within 30 days, such as after a heart attack, pneumonia or stroke
Safety
Better on 2 of 8 measures
2 better, 5 no different, 1 worse than the US rate
Infections, surgical complications and other harm in the hospital
Readmissions
Mixed on 11 measures
2 better, 7 no different, 2 worse than the US rate
Patients back in the hospital or ER soon after leaving
Patient survey rating
3 of 5
Lower than 40% of US hospitals
From the HCAHPS survey of recent inpatients
Would definitely recommend
76%
Higher than 65% of US hospitals
US median: 71%
Surveyed patients who would definitely recommend the hospital
Hospital-acquired condition penalty
Penalized
Among the worst-performing 25% of US hospitals
Medicare cuts payments 1% for the worst-performing 25% of hospitals on infections and injuries acquired in the hospital
Serious complications (PSI 90)
1.72
Higher than 99% of US hospitals
US median: 0.96
Risk-adjusted composite of complications such as bedsores, falls with hip fracture and blood clots after surgery; lower is better
Time in the ER before going home
238 min
Higher than 93% of US hospitals
US median: 148 min
Median minutes from arrival to leaving for ER patients who were sent home; lower is better
Sepsis care
72%
Higher than 66% of US hospitals
US median: 65%
Patients with severe sepsis or septic shock who got every step of the recommended early treatment; higher is better
| Measure | Result | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Overall star ratingCMS: Overall hospital quality star rating | 3 of 5 | |
| Death rates | Worse on 3 of 8 measures | |
| Safety | Better on 2 of 8 measures | |
| Readmissions | Mixed on 11 measures | |
| Patient survey ratingCMS: Summary star rating | 3 of 5 | 2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 |
| Would definitely recommendCMS: "YES", patients would definitely recommend the hospital | 76% | 2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 |
| Hospital-acquired condition penaltyCMS: HAC Reduction Program payment reduction | Penalized | 2026 |
| Serious complications (PSI 90)CMS: Patient safety and adverse events composite (PSI 90) | 1.72 | 2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 |
| Time in the ER before going homeCMS: Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, excluding patients transferred to another facility or psychiatric care/mental health patients. A lower number of minutes is better | 238 min | 2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 |
| Sepsis careCMS: Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 72% | 2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, released 2026-08-13. US comparisons rank this facility among every facility CMS reports for each measure. See Medicare Care Compare.
How Medicare adjusts Huntsville Hospital's inpatient payments for its readmissions, quality and cost results.
-0.03% on Medicare payments
Readmissions penalty
Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program adjustment for excess readmissions, as estimated in the FY 2027 IPPS final rule.
-0.74% on Medicare payments
Value-based purchasing
Hospital Value-Based Purchasing bonus or reduction for quality and cost, as estimated in the FY 2027 IPPS final rule.
Source: CMS IPPS final rule Impact File (FY 2027).
Each result CMS publishes for Huntsville Hospital, beside the US median and the average of AL hospitals. The rank says what share of US hospitals the result is better or worse than; counts and confidence limits are not ranked.
Risk-adjusted 30-day death rates and surgical complications; lower is better.
| Measure | Huntsville Hospital | US median | AL average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients2023-04-01 to 2025-03-31 · 171 cases | 3.1 | 4.1 | 4.469 | Better than 91% of US hospitals | |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 9,989 cases | 4.3 | 3.9 | 4.658 | Worse than 68% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for heart attack patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 515 cases | 16.6 | 11.8 | 12.46 | Worse than 99% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 271 cases | 1.5 | 2.3 | 2.7 | Better than 95% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for COPD patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 315 cases | 8.1 | 8.5 | 8.869 | Better than 59% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for heart failure patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 1,073 cases | 11.7 | 11 | 11.65 | Worse than 64% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 1,414 cases | 19.9 | 15.2 | 16.81 | Worse than 95% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for stroke patients2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 1,130 cases | 12.9 | 11.6 | 14.25 | Worse than 70% of US hospitals | |
| Pressure ulcer rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 17,116 cases | 0.9 | 0.51 | 0.6234 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 85% of US hospitals |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 315 cases | 234 | 173 | 184 | Worse Than the National Rate | Worse than 99% of US hospitals |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 18,880 cases | 0.27 | 0.2 | 0.2114 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 88% of US hospitals |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 19,137 cases | 0.33 | 0.27 | 0.2777 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 91% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 5,202 cases | 1.73 | 2.29 | 2.258 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 96% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 2,597 cases | 3.38 | 1.63 | 1.702 | Worse Than the National Rate | Worse than 99% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 2,556 cases | 20.77 | 8.88 | 10.91 | Worse Than the National Rate | Worse than 99% of US hospitals |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 4,649 cases | 6.52 | 3.4 | 3.831 | Worse Than the National Rate | Worse than 99% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative sepsis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 1,842 cases | 9.38 | 5.105 | 5.911 | Worse Than the National Rate | Worse than 99% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 1,241 cases | 1.63 | 1.72 | 1.803 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 81% of US hospitals |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 3,287 cases | 1.12 | 1.02 | 1.058 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 75% of US hospitals |
Unplanned returns to a hospital after a stay or an outpatient procedure; lower is better.
| Measure | Huntsville Hospital | US median | AL average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 535 cases | -4.1 | 4.2 | 2.616 | Better than 65% of US hospitals | |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 1,205 cases | -4.3 | 1.25 | 11.68 | Better than 58% of US hospitals | |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 1,447 cases | 17.7 | 3.85 | 12.55 | Worse than 70% of US hospitals | |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | ||||
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)2022-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 2,545 cases | 11.8 | 12.9 | 12.93 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 93% of US hospitals |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 88 cases | 9.2 | 10.7 | 10.28 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 91% of US hospitals |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 88 cases | 5.1 | 5.3 | 5.113 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 62% of US hospitals |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 2,223 cases | 0.7 | 1 | 0.986 | Better than expected | Better than 98% of US hospitals |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 826 cases | 13 | 14.4 | 14.31 | Better than 95% of US hospitals | |
| Rate of readmission for CABG2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 398 cases | 9.6 | 10.9 | 11.67 | Better than 86% of US hospitals | |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 584 cases | 18.9 | 19.8 | 19.89 | Better than 87% of US hospitals | |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 1,566 cases | 20.8 | 21.3 | 21.29 | Better than 67% of US hospitals | |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 187 cases | 6 | 5.8 | 5.979 | Worse than 61% of US hospitals | |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 1,957 cases | 17 | 17.2 | 17.3 | Better than 59% of US hospitals |
Standardized infection ratios (1 is the US baseline) and the counts behind them; lower is better.
| Measure | Huntsville Hospital | US median | AL average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.623 | 0.172 | 0.3169 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1.33 | 1.504 | 1.803 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 28,394 | 1,370 | 3,994 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 29.12 | 0.9835 | 4.09 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 27 | 0 | 2.932 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.927 | 0.484 | 0.6373 | No Different than National Benchmark | Worse than 81% of US hospitals |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.55 | 0.138 | 0.1812 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1.114 | 1.392 | 1.656 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 31,835 | 1,799 | 5,240 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 39.01 | 1.377 | 6.563 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 31 | 0 | 3.286 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.795 | 0.399 | 0.5151 | No Different than National Benchmark | Worse than 80% of US hospitals |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.306 | 0.2345 | 0.2584 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1.25 | 2.135 | 2.032 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 422 | 61 | 115 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 12.15 | 1.591 | 3.302 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 8 | 1 | 2.222 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.658 | 0.7155 | 0.6198 | No Different than National Benchmark | Better than 54% of US hospitals |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.14 | 0.211 | 0.3223 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1.063 | 3.068 | 2.058 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1,010 | 38 | 169 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 9.076 | 0.328 | 1.547 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 4 | 0 | 1.1 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.441 | 0.812 | 0.6612 | No Different than National Benchmark | Better than 73% of US hospitals |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.739 | 0.193 | 0.3413 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1.626 | 1.855 | 2.26 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 298,320 | 14,451 | 38,119 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 22.37 | 0.567 | 2.905 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 25 | 0 | 2.295 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| MRSA Bacteremia2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1.118 | 0.597 | 0.8121 | No Different than National Benchmark | Worse than 83% of US hospitals |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.201 | 0.127 | 0.2104 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.363 | 0.747 | 1.307 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 266,199 | 13,646 | 35,794 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 161 | 5.683 | 20 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 44 | 2 | 8.833 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.273 | 0.279 | 0.3683 | Better than the National Benchmark | Better than 51% of US hospitals |
How recent inpatients answered each survey question, with CMS's star rating per topic.
| Measure | Huntsville Hospital | US median | AL average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room was "always" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,328 cases | 68 | 73 | 70.64 | Worse than 71% of US hospitals | |
| Room was "sometimes" or "never" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,328 cases | 11 | 8 | 10.56 | Worse than 70% of US hospitals | |
| Room was "usually" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,328 cases | 21 | 18 | 18.79 | ||
| Cleanliness - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,328 cases | 84 | 87 | 83.69 | Worse than 71% of US hospitals | |
| Cleanliness - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,328 cases | 3 | 4 | 2.759 | Worse than 53% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "always" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,328 cases | 78 | 80 | 79.88 | Worse than 58% of US hospitals | |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,328 cases | 91 | 91 | 91.09 | Worse than 49% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,328 cases | 4 | 4 | 4.699 | Worse than 42% of US hospitals | |
| Nurse communication - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,328 cases | 3 | 3 | 3.315 | Worse than 49% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,328 cases | 18 | 16 | 15.42 | ||
| Doctors "always" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,328 cases | 81 | 79 | 81.51 | Better than 59% of US hospitals | |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,328 cases | 92 | 91 | 91.22 | Better than 63% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,328 cases | 5 | 5 | 5.027 | Better than 44% of US hospitals | |
| Doctor communication - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,328 cases | 4 | 3 | 3.278 | Better than 63% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,328 cases | 14 | 16 | 13.47 | ||
| Staff "always" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,328 cases | 61 | 61 | 62.21 | Worse than 47% of US hospitals | |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,328 cases | 76 | 77 | 77.09 | Worse than 53% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,328 cases | 22 | 19 | 19.6 | Worse than 65% of US hospitals | |
| Communication about medicines - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,328 cases | 2 | 3 | 2.685 | Worse than 53% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "usually" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,328 cases | 17 | 19 | 18.19 | ||
| Discharge information - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,328 cases | 87 | 86 | 84.46 | Better than 55% of US hospitals | |
| No, staff "did not" give patients this information2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,328 cases | 12 | 13 | 14.63 | Better than 58% of US hospitals | |
| Discharge information - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,328 cases | 4 | 3 | 3.056 | Better than 55% of US hospitals | |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients this information2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,328 cases | 88 | 87 | 85.37 | Better than 58% of US hospitals | |
| No, staff "did not" give patients information about help after discharge2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,328 cases | 13 | 14 | 16.42 | Better than 59% of US hospitals | |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients information about help after discharge2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,328 cases | 87 | 86 | 83.58 | Better than 59% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "always" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,328 cases | 76 | 74 | 76.38 | Better than 61% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,328 cases | 7 | 7 | 6.297 | Worse than 47% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,328 cases | 17 | 19 | 17.33 | ||
| Doctors "always" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,328 cases | 80 | 77 | 79.28 | Better than 65% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,328 cases | 5 | 6 | 5.516 | Better than 53% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,328 cases | 15 | 17 | 15.2 | ||
| Doctors "always" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,328 cases | 86 | 85 | 86.14 | Better than 53% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,328 cases | 4 | 3 | 3.688 | Worse than 51% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,328 cases | 10 | 11 | 10.17 | ||
| Patients who gave a rating of "6" or lower (low)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,328 cases | 8 | 8 | 8.753 | Worse than 48% of US hospitals | |
| Patients who gave a rating of "7" or "8" (medium)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,328 cases | 22 | 20 | 20.79 | ||
| Patients who gave a rating of "9" or "10" (high)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,328 cases | 70 | 72 | 70.45 | Worse than 55% of US hospitals | |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,328 cases | 88 | 88 | 87.57 | Worse than 45% of US hospitals | |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,328 cases | 3 | 3 | 3.222 | Worse than 45% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "always" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,328 cases | 76 | 74 | 74.89 | Better than 59% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,328 cases | 10 | 9 | 9.938 | Worse than 52% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "usually" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,328 cases | 14 | 16 | 15.17 | ||
| Nurses "always" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,328 cases | 75 | 75 | 75.05 | Better than 48% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,328 cases | 5 | 5 | 6 | Better than 49% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,328 cases | 20 | 20 | 18.95 | ||
| Nurses "always" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,328 cases | 75 | 77 | 76.77 | Worse than 58% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,328 cases | 4 | 4 | 5.703 | Better than 45% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,328 cases | 21 | 19 | 17.53 | ||
| Nurses "always" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,328 cases | 85 | 86 | 84.83 | Worse than 56% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,328 cases | 3 | 3 | 3.531 | Worse than 50% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,328 cases | 12 | 11 | 11.64 | ||
| "Always" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,328 cases | 60 | 59 | 66.56 | Better than 51% of US hospitals | |
| "Sometimes" or "never" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,328 cases | 10 | 9 | 6.575 | Worse than 54% of US hospitals | |
| "Usually" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,328 cases | 30 | 31 | 26.86 | ||
| Quietness - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,328 cases | 82 | 82 | 84.96 | Better than 48% of US hospitals | |
| Quietness - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,328 cases | 3 | 3 | 4 | Worse than 44% of US hospitals | |
| "NO", patients would not recommend the hospital (they probably would not or definitely would not recommend it)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,328 cases | 4 | 5 | 6.466 | Better than 57% of US hospitals | |
| "YES", patients would definitely recommend the hospital2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,328 cases | 76 | 71 | 70.55 | Better than 65% of US hospitals | |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,328 cases | 90 | 87 | 86.26 | Better than 68% of US hospitals | |
| "YES", patients would probably recommend the hospital2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,328 cases | 20 | 23 | 22.99 | ||
| Recommend hospital - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,328 cases | 4 | 4 | 3.389 | Better than 42% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "always" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,328 cases | 46 | 47 | 48.08 | Worse than 53% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,328 cases | 34 | 30 | 30.03 | Worse than 69% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "usually" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,328 cases | 20 | 22 | 21.89 | ||
| Summary star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,328 cases | 3 | 3 | 3.241 | Worse than 40% of US hospitals | |
| No, staff "did not" give patients information about possible symptoms2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,328 cases | 11 | 12 | 13 | Better than 59% of US hospitals | |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients information about possible symptoms2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,328 cases | 89 | 88 | 87 | Better than 59% of US hospitals |
How often the hospital gave recommended care, and how fast.
| Measure | Huntsville Hospital | US median | AL average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency department volume2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | very high | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Diagnosis Documented2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Risk Screening2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutrition Assessment2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutritional Care Plan2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hyperglycemia2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 10 | |||
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 1.7 | |||
| Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 0.5 | |||
| Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination2024-10-01 to 2025-03-31 · 13,970 cases | 71 | 79 | 62.92 | Worse than 63% of US hospitals | |
| Average (median) time all patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, including psychiatric/mental health patients and patients who were transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 420 cases | 249 | 154 | 158 | Worse than 94% of US hospitals | |
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, excluding patients transferred to another facility or psychiatric care/mental health patients. A lower number of minutes is better2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 399 cases | 238 | 148 | 153 | Worse than 93% of US hospitals | |
| Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 20 cases | 300 | 247 | 255 | Worse than 68% of US hospitals | |
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 311 | |||
| Left before being seen2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 174,551 cases | 1 | 1 | 2.342 | Better than 42% of US hospitals | |
| Head CT results2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 27 cases | 48 | 74 | 67.37 | Worse than 87% of US hospitals | |
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 78 cases | 95 | 97 | 90.8 | Worse than 60% of US hospitals | |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 100 | |||
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 46.43 | |||
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 13,782 cases | 12 | 15 | 14.5 | Better than 69% of US hospitals | |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 605 cases | 72 | 65 | 62.47 | Better than 66% of US hospitals | |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 192 cases | 76 | 73 | 70.8 | Better than 56% of US hospitals | |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 101 cases | 93 | 88 | 87.48 | Better than 65% of US hospitals | |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 606 cases | 84 | 82 | 79.9 | Better than 56% of US hospitals | |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 341 cases | 94 | 94 | 90.95 | Worse than 49% of US hospitals | |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 707 cases | 95 | 98 | 95.75 | Worse than 77% of US hospitals | |
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 175 cases | 64 | 75 | 77.67 | Worse than 80% of US hospitals | |
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 22024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 838 cases | 91 | 94 | 91.83 | Worse than 72% of US hospitals | |
| Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 75.44 | |||
| Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 89.85 |
How often scans were ordered when they may not be needed; lower is better.
| Measure | Huntsville Hospital | US median | AL average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdomen CT Use of Contrast Material2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | 13.2 | 5 | 7.666 | Worse than 95% of US hospitals | |
| Breast Cancer Screening Recall Rates2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | 10.2 | 6.6 | 6.484 | Worse than 83% of US hospitals |
Medicare spending around an inpatient stay compared with the US (1 is the US median).
| Measure | Huntsville Hospital | US median | AL average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary)2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 1.03 | 0.99 | 0.9828 | Worse than 70% of US hospitals |
Measures CMS reports for the hospital's psychiatric unit or for a psychiatric hospital.
| Measure | Huntsville Hospital | US median | AL average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Follow-up care within 30 days after psychiatric hospitalization2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 86 cases | 48.8 | 60.8 | 54.63 | Worse than 79% of US hospitals | |
| Follow-up care within 7 days after psychiatric hospitalization2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 86 cases | 22.1 | 35.5 | 30.65 | Worse than 89% of US hospitals | |
| Hours of physical-restraint use per 1,000 psychiatric patient hours2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 10,377 cases | 0 | 0.05 | 0.06205 | The worst result, shared by 22% of US hospitals | |
| Hours of seclusion use per 1,000 psychiatric patient hours2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 10,377 cases | 0 | 0.03 | 0.8569 | The worst result, shared by 39% of US hospitals | |
| Psychiatric patients screened for and given the flu vaccine2024-10-01 to 2025-03-31 · 290 cases | 84 | 87 | 83.44 | Worse than 54% of US hospitals | |
| Medication continuation after psychiatric discharge2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 140 cases | 82.9 | 78.1 | 83.08 | Better than 73% of US hospitals | |
| Readmitted to any hospital within 30 days of psychiatric discharge2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 263 cases | 21.6 | 19.1 | 19.31 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 83% of US hospitals |
| Psychiatric patients screened for metabolic disorders2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 419 cases | 89 | 92 | 85.49 | Worse than 57% of US hospitals | |
| Alcohol use brief intervention provided or offered2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 108 cases | 99 | 74 | 71.35 | Better than 90% of US hospitals | |
| Alcohol use brief intervention provided2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 107 cases | 50 | 81 | 84.76 | Worse than 78% of US hospitals | |
| Alcohol and other drug use disorder treatment provided or offered at discharge2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 185 cases | 38 | 77 | 65.14 | Worse than 84% of US hospitals | |
| Alcohol and other drug use disorder treatment provided at discharge2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 185 cases | 33 | 56 | 59.52 | Worse than 73% of US hospitals | |
| Tobacco use treatment provided or offered at discharge2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 228 cases | 69 | 64 | 62.52 | Better than 54% of US hospitals | |
| Tobacco use treatment provided at discharge2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 228 cases | 0 | 4 | 37.24 | The worst result, shared by 31% of US hospitals | |
| Discharged patients who received a transition record with the specified elements2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 629 cases | 100 | 77 | 70.82 | The best result, shared by 9% of US hospitals |
The scores Medicare uses to raise or lower inpatient payments; higher is better.
| Measure | Huntsville Hospital | US median | AL average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VBP clinical outcomes domain scoreFY 2026 | 18.33 | 20 | 12.82 | Worse than 52% of US hospitals | |
| VBP clinical outcomes weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 4.583 | 5 | 3.268 | Worse than 53% of US hospitals | |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction domain scoreFY 2026 | 0 | 10 | 19.17 | The worst result, shared by 43% of US hospitals | |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 0 | 2.5 | 5.035 | The worst result, shared by 43% of US hospitals | |
| VBP person and community engagement domain scoreFY 2026 | 38 | 34 | 41.4 | Better than 57% of US hospitals | |
| VBP person and community engagement weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 9.5 | 8.75 | 10.89 | Better than 56% of US hospitals | |
| VBP safety domain scoreFY 2026 | 16.67 | 40 | 40.62 | Worse than 89% of US hospitals | |
| VBP safety weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 4.167 | 10 | 10.27 | Worse than 89% of US hospitals | |
| VBP total performance scoreFY 2026 | 18.25 | 29.5 | 28.52 | Worse than 89% of US hospitals |
| By fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VBP clinical outcomes domain score | 30 | 41.67 | 38 | 13.33 | 23.33 | 18.33 |
| VBP clinical outcomes weighted domain score | 7.5 | 10.42 | 9.5 | 3.333 | 5.833 | 4.583 |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction domain score | 0 | Not Available | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction weighted domain score | 0 | Not Available | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| VBP person and community engagement domain score | 32 | Not Available | Not Available | 11 | 13 | 38 |
| VBP person and community engagement weighted domain score | 8 | Not Available | Not Available | 2.75 | 3.25 | 9.5 |
| VBP safety domain score | 24 | Not Available | Not Available | 0 | 6 | 16.67 |
| VBP safety weighted domain score | 6 | Not Available | Not Available | 0 | 1.5 | 4.167 |
| VBP total performance score | 21.5 | Not Available | Not Available | 6.083 | 10.58 | 18.25 |
Excess readmission ratios by condition; above 1 means more readmissions than expected.
| Measure | Huntsville Hospital | US median | AL average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| READM-30-AMI-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 567 cases | 0.8965 | 0.9995 | 1.029 | Better than 95% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-CABG-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 273 cases | 0.8637 | 1 | 1.045 | Better than 94% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-COPD-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 394 cases | 0.9689 | 0.9969 | 0.996 | Better than 77% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-HF-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 1,218 cases | 0.997 | 0.9983 | 1.009 | Better than 51% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-HIP-KNEE-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | 1.044 | 0.9916 | 1.039 | Worse than 65% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-PN-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 1,334 cases | 0.9224 | 0.9955 | 1.003 | Better than 90% of US hospitals |
| By fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| READM-30-AMI-HRRP | 0.9256 | 0.8899 | 0.9839 | 0.8867 | 0.9251 | 0.8965 |
| READM-30-CABG-HRRP | 0.9478 | 0.9961 | 0.8528 | 0.8286 | 0.8656 | 0.8637 |
| READM-30-COPD-HRRP | 1.098 | 1.074 | 0.9984 | 0.9641 | 1 | 0.9689 |
| READM-30-HF-HRRP | 0.9887 | 0.9998 | 0.9776 | 1.011 | 0.9752 | 0.997 |
| READM-30-HIP-KNEE-HRRP | 1.199 | 1.258 | 1.251 | 1.292 | 1.296 | 1.044 |
| READM-30-PN-HRRP | 1.069 | 1.036 | 1.02 | 0.9794 | 0.9728 | 0.9224 |
Infection ratios, the PSI 90 composite and the total score Medicare ranks hospitals on; lower is better.
| Measure | Huntsville Hospital | US median | AL average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAUTI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.699 | 0.489 | 0.5999 | Worse than 70% of US hospitals | |
| CDI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.687 | 0.346 | 0.4007 | Worse than 87% of US hospitals | |
| CLABSI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.875 | 0.559 | 0.8784 | Worse than 76% of US hospitals | |
| HAC Reduction Program payment reductionFY 2026 | Yes | ||||
| MRSA standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 1.237 | 0.6405 | 0.8744 | Worse than 86% of US hospitals | |
| Patient safety and adverse events composite (PSI 90)2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | 1.722 | 0.9628 | 1.049 | Worse than 99% of US hospitals | |
| SSI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.671 | 0.7945 | 0.5688 | Better than 59% of US hospitals | |
| Total HAC scoreFY 2026 | 0.9199 | -0.0453 | 0.09962 | Worse than 92% of US hospitals |
| By fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAC Reduction Program payment reduction | No | No | N/A | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Total HAC score | 0.0036 | 0.0293 | 0 | 0.8394 | 0.8345 | 0.9199 |
Source: CMS Care Compare hospital files, latest release 2026-09-30, with program results for earlier fiscal years from CMS's archived snapshots. US medians and ranks count every hospital CMS reports; state averages are plain means of the state's reporting hospitals, not CMS's patient-weighted state rates.
The Joint Commission (since 2006)
Accreditation
Limited
Medical school affiliation
Hospital district or authority
Ownership type
881
Medicare-certified beds
1,751
Registered nurses (full-time equivalent)
1966
In Medicare since
Source: CMS Provider of Services file, as reported by the hospital and state surveyors.
What Huntsville Hospital reported to Medicare in its latest cost report, covering Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025.
54,323
Inpatient discharges
Medicare 18%, Medicaid 19%
284,312
Inpatient days
86% of available bed days used
7,274
Employees (full-time equivalent)
64
Interns and residents (full-time equivalent)
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS) (report 844260). Figures cover the reporting period, which is not always 12 months, and are self-reported.
Inpatient days and discharges Huntsville Hospital reported by payer. Medicare and Medicaid include their managed care plans, shown separately below.
| Medicare | Medicaid | Other | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inpatient days | 55,980 | 56,748 | 171,584 | 284,312 |
| Discharges | 9,920 | 10,192 | 34,211 | 54,323 |
| Average length of stay | 5.6 days | 5.6 days | 5.0 days | 5.2 days |
| Average daily census | 153.4 | 155.5 | 470.1 | 778.9 |
68,959
Medicare Advantage days
10,207 discharges
13,946
Observation bed days
| Unit | Beds | Inpatient days | Medicare days | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults & pediatrics | 725 | 234,479 | 48,608 | 89% |
| Intensive care unit | 38 | 5,537 | 2,164 | 40% |
| Coronary care unit | 20 | 3,881 | 1,636 | 53% |
| Surgical intensive care unit | 25 | 3,027 | 1,138 | 33% |
| Nursery | 11,774 | |||
| Subprovider - ipf | 35 | 11,278 | 1,561 | 88% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 844260, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements. Worksheet S-3 Part I.
What Huntsville Hospital treats Medicare patients for most often, in 2024. 9,210 Medicare discharges in 195 published DRGs; 30% surgical; 66% in DRGs with complications (CC or MCC).
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Septicemia or severe sepsis without MV >96 hours with MCCMS-DRG 871, medical | 814 | $69,535 | $11,854 | $15,506 | 1.98 |
| Heart failure and shock with MCCMS-DRG 291, medical | 389 | $40,675 | $7,931 | $9,070 | 1.28 |
| Respiratory infections and inflammations with MCCMS-DRG 177, medical | 200 | $56,526 | $9,543 | $12,605 | 1.70 |
| Intracranial hemorrhage or cerebral infarction with CC or tpa in 24 hoursMS-DRG 065, medical | 186 | $46,660 | $5,899 | $10,405 | 1.02 |
| Percutaneous cardiovascular procedures with intraluminal device without MCCMS-DRG 322, surgical | 140 | $71,853 | $10,154 | $16,023 | 1.82 |
| Hip and femur procedures except major joint with CCMS-DRG 481, surgical | 133 | $81,133 | $12,131 | $18,093 | 2.07 |
| Miscellaneous disorders of nutrition, metabolism, fluids and electrolytes with MCCMS-DRG 640, medical | 131 | $37,301 | $8,192 | $8,318 | 1.32 |
| Miscellaneous disorders of nutrition, metabolism, fluids and electrolytes without MCCMS-DRG 641, medical | 130 | $27,355 | $4,701 | $6,100 | 0.78 |
| Septicemia or severe sepsis without MV >96 hours without MCCMS-DRG 872, medical | 127 | $34,866 | $5,986 | $7,775 | 1.03 |
| Intracranial hemorrhage or cerebral infarction with MCCMS-DRG 064, medical | 123 | $79,201 | $13,263 | $17,662 | 2.00 |
| Circulatory disorders except AMI, with cardiac catheterization with MCCMS-DRG 286, medical | 119 | $59,428 | $12,960 | $13,252 | 2.16 |
| Syncope and collapseMS-DRG 312, medical | 116 | $28,490 | $5,051 | $6,353 | 0.86 |
| Gastrointestinal hemorrhage with CCMS-DRG 378, medical | 116 | $36,702 | $5,780 | $8,184 | 0.98 |
| Esophagitis, gastroenteritis and miscellaneous digestive disorders without MCCMS-DRG 392, medical | 116 | $30,162 | $4,318 | $6,726 | 0.79 |
| Infectious and parasitic diseases with o.r. procedures with MCCMS-DRG 853, surgical | 114 | $165,694 | $31,419 | $36,950 | 5.00 |
| Percutaneous and other intracardiac procedures without MCCMS-DRG 274, surgical | 113 | $124,180 | $19,238 | $27,692 | 3.24 |
| Endovascular cardiac valve replacement and supplement procedures without MCCMS-DRG 267, surgical | 109 | $212,976 | $30,304 | $47,494 | 4.88 |
| Cardiac arrhythmia and conduction disorders with CCMS-DRG 309, medical | 109 | $24,636 | $4,175 | $5,494 | 0.74 |
| Simple pneumonia and pleurisy with MCCMS-DRG 193, medical | 108 | $44,075 | $8,053 | $9,829 | 1.33 |
| Cardiac arrhythmia and conduction disorders with MCCMS-DRG 308, medical | 102 | $39,319 | $7,357 | $8,768 | 1.20 |
See all 195 Medicare inpatient DRGs at Huntsville Hospital
Source: CMS Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service (2024 data, released 2026-04-10), traditional Medicare only; CMS omits DRGs with fewer than 11 discharges. Estimated cost is average charges times the hospital's Medicare cost-to-charge ratio from the IPPS Impact File. Weights are the MS-DRG relative weights for the same year.
The comprehensive outpatient service groups (APCs) Huntsville Hospital billed Medicare for most in 2024: 8,056 services in all.
| Service group | Services | Patients | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | US average payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Observation ServicesAPC 8011 | 943 | 903 | $17,355 | $1,771 | $2,090 |
| Level 5 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5115 | 806 | 768 | $74,965 | $9,050 | $10,772 |
| Level 1 Endovascular ProceduresAPC 5191 | 685 | 681 | $12,726 | $1,912 | $2,208 |
| Level 1 Nerve ProceduresAPC 5431 | 631 | 523 | $8,571 | $1,267 | $1,407 |
| Level 4 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5114 | 469 | 458 | $34,593 | $4,616 | $5,339 |
| Level 2 Excision/ Biopsy/ Incision and DrainageAPC 5072 | 432 | 411 | $9,070 | $1,063 | $1,220 |
| Level 3 Vascular ProceduresAPC 5183 | 319 | 281 | $16,950 | $2,088 | $2,405 |
| Level 3 Endovascular ProceduresAPC 5193 | 243 | 231 | $52,599 | $7,339 | $8,874 |
| Level 1 Laparoscopy and Related ServicesAPC 5361 | 223 | 221 | $38,153 | $3,654 | $4,358 |
| Level 3 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5113 | 218 | 208 | $16,796 | $2,056 | $2,373 |
See all 49 Medicare outpatient services at Huntsville Hospital
Source: CMS Medicare Outpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service (2024 data, released 2026-06-24), comprehensive APCs for traditional Medicare; CMS omits services with fewer than 11 claims. The US average weights every hospital by its services.
ZIP codes with the most Medicare inpatient stays at Huntsville Hospital in 2025. Market share is this hospital's part of every hospital's Medicare stays from the ZIP code. Its published Medicare stays went from 17,770 in 2020 to 19,853 in 2025.
| ZIP code | Stays | Of this hospital's stays | Days | Charges | Market share | Share in 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35810 | 1,219 | 6% | 9,281 | $99.9M | 73% | 73% |
| 35758 | 1,157 | 6% | 6,530 | $82.3M | 85% | 84% |
| 35811 | 981 | 5% | 6,096 | $72.2M | 68% | 71% |
| 35802 | 831 | 4% | 4,975 | $63M | 56% | 60% |
| 35803 | 795 | 4% | 5,177 | $61.4M | 56% | 56% |
| 35801 | 790 | 4% | 5,098 | $63.5M | 73% | 74% |
| 35749 | 728 | 4% | 4,356 | $53.8M | 76% | 83% |
| 35806 | 725 | 4% | 4,578 | $53.7M | 75% | 79% |
| 35757 | 620 | 3% | 3,726 | $44M | 83% | 86% |
| 35805 | 608 | 3% | 4,253 | $47.2M | 69% | 68% |
| 35763 | 570 | 3% | 3,466 | $47.9M | 64% | 75% |
| 35613 | 527 | 3% | 2,962 | $44.3M | 57% | 59% |
| 35750 | 509 | 3% | 3,499 | $42.3M | 71% | 77% |
| 35756 | 488 | 2% | 2,997 | $37.1M | 79% | 83% |
| 35816 | 455 | 2% | 3,107 | $31.1M | 80% | 74% |
| 35773 | 434 | 2% | 2,665 | $31.9M | 69% | 74% |
| 35611 | 418 | 2% | 2,346 | $39.2M | 37% | 40% |
| 35761 | 381 | 2% | 2,306 | $27.9M | 69% | 73% |
| 35603 | 347 | 2% | 1,984 | $36.2M | 22% | 21% |
| 35016 | 325 | 2% | 1,892 | $32.8M | 43% | 34% |
| 35759 | 324 | 2% | 1,651 | $21.3M | 64% | 63% |
| 35976 | 314 | 2% | 2,115 | $35.2M | 43% | 30% |
| 35601 | 289 | 1% | 1,878 | $31.6M | 19% | 18% |
| 35640 | 278 | 1% | 1,703 | $29.8M | 24% | 22% |
| 35748 | 275 | 1% | 1,576 | $21.9M | 72% | 71% |
Source: CMS Hospital Service Area file. Shares are of the 19,853 stays from ZIP codes CMS publishes; it omits ZIP codes with fewer than 11 stays, so market shares count published stays only.
Staff by profession and the rooms and units Huntsville Hospital reported at its latest Medicare certification survey (2004). Counts are people, not full-time equivalents.
35
Psychiatric unit beds
1,751
Registered nurses
152
Licensed practical nurses
59
Physicians
50
Nurse anesthetists (CRNAs)
49
Pharmacists
87
Respiratory therapists
17
Physical therapists
12
Occupational therapists
9
Speech pathologists and audiologists
7
Dietitians
11
Social workers
2,622
Other personnel
Source: CMS Provider of Services file.
1,596 clinicians who bill Medicare list Huntsville Hospital as a hospital affiliation. Showing 24 of them. Book a demo to see the commercial rates insurers publish for them, or start a free trial.
John Waples, M.D.
Medical Oncology Physician
NPI 1790765337
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Medical Oncology Physician
NPI 1023025434
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Neurology Physician
NPI 1811931546
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Rheumatology Physician
NPI 1730380056
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Hematology & Oncology Physician
NPI 1437117157
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Rheumatology Physician
NPI 1073531307
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Medical Oncology Physician
NPI 1083693154
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Hematology & Oncology Physician
NPI 1942513320
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Hematology & Oncology Physician
NPI 1053348037
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Hematology & Oncology Physician
NPI 1093767493
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Urology Physician
NPI 1508271578
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Hematology & Oncology Physician
NPI 1457650848
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Hematology & Oncology Physician
NPI 1699755116
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Hematology & Oncology Physician
NPI 1336303940
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Hematology & Oncology Physician
NPI 1013301563
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Hematology & Oncology Physician
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Rheumatology Physician
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Rheumatology Physician
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Hematology & Oncology Physician
NPI 1558517987
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Urology Physician
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Hematology & Oncology Physician
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Hematology & Oncology Physician
NPI 1750819702
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Hematology & Oncology Physician
NPI 1467689505
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Medical Oncology Physician
NPI 1083708762
See commercial rates for Michael Garcia, M.D.Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians facility affiliations, released 2026-10-15, with names and specialties from NPPES. Affiliation means the clinician bills Medicare for care at this hospital; it is not employment.
Revenue, expenses and income Huntsville Hospital reported to Medicare for Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025. Percentages are of net patient revenue.
| Line | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gross patient revenue (charges) | $6.9B | 437.8% |
| Inpatient | $3.4B | 219.7% |
| Outpatient | $3.4B | 218.1% |
| Contractual allowances and discounts | -$5.3B | -337.8% |
| Net patient revenue | $1.6B | 100.0% |
| Operating expenses | -$1.6B | -102.1% |
| Operating income from patient care | -$33.2M | -2.1% |
| Other income | $236.6M | 15.1% |
| Contributions and donations | $6.5M | 0.4% |
| Investment income | $64.9M | 4.1% |
| Government appropriations | $107.8M | 6.9% |
| COVID-19 relief funding | $183,757 | 0.0% |
| Other | $57.2M | 3.7% |
| Net income | $203.4M | 13.0% |
| Line | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Medicare | $1.3B | 18.4% |
| Medicaid (including managed care) | $519.2M | 7.6% |
| Other payers and self-pay | $5.1B | 74.1% |
| Total charges | $6.9B | 100.0% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 844260, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements. Traditional Medicare is the program charges on Worksheets D-3 and D Part V; Medicaid is from Worksheet S-10.
Computed from Huntsville Hospital's latest cost report.
-2.1%
Operating margin
Operating income from patient care / net patient revenue
11.3%
Total margin
Net income / net patient revenue plus other income
15.6%
EBITDAR margin
Net income before interest, depreciation and leases (Worksheet A-7), / total revenue
53% of expenses
Personnel costs
Salaries, direct-care contract labor and core wage-related costs / operating expenses
$45.10
Average hourly wage
Adjusted salaries / paid hours (Worksheet S-3 Part II)
7.0%
Return on assets
Net income for a year / total assets
10.4%
Return on equity
Net income for a year / fund balance
0.28
Long-term debt to fund balance
Mortgages, notes and loans / fund balance
3.70
Current ratio
Current assets / current liabilities
1.09
Quick ratio
Cash, temporary investments and net receivables / current liabilities
44 days
Days cash on hand
Cash and temporary investments / daily operating expenses excluding depreciation
52 days
Days in patient receivables
Net patient receivables / daily net patient revenue
89 days
Average payment period
Current liabilities / daily operating expenses excluding depreciation
0.62
Asset turnover
Total revenue for a year / total assets
11.7 years
Average age of plant
Accumulated depreciation / depreciation for a year
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 844260, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
What Huntsville Hospital owned and owed at the end of its reporting period (Jun 2025), across all fund types: $2.9B in total assets and a $2B fund balance.
| Line | Amount | Of total assets |
|---|---|---|
| Cash and temporary investments | $183.4M | 6.3% |
| Patient receivables, net | $221.2M | 7.6% |
| Inventory | $48.7M | 1.7% |
| Total current assets | $1.4B | 47.6% |
| Property and equipment, net of depreciation | $771.6M | 26.6% |
| Investments and other assets | $747.1M | 25.8% |
| Total assets | $2.9B | 100.0% |
| Current liabilities | $372.5M | 12.9% |
| Long-term debt | $551.1M | 19.0% |
| Total liabilities | $947.8M | 32.7% |
| Fund balance (net assets) | $2B | 67.3% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 844260, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Care Huntsville Hospital provided without full payment, as reported on Worksheet S-10 of its cost report.
$22.4M
Cost of charity care
Care for patients approved for charity care and uninsured discounts, at cost
$197.4M
Bad debt
Patient bills written off as uncollectible, at charges
-$29.2M
Medicaid shortfall
Cost of Medicaid patients (charges times the cost-to-charge ratio) minus Medicaid payments; negative means a surplus
-$8.2M
CHIP shortfall
Cost of stand-alone CHIP patients minus CHIP payments
$59.8M
Total unreimbursed and uncompensated care
3.7% of operating expenses
Medicaid, CHIP and indigent care shortfalls plus charity care and the cost of bad debt (Worksheet S-10 line 31)
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 844260, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Huntsville Hospital's full-year cost reports, by fiscal year end. Reports shorter than ten months are left out.
| Fiscal year ending | Jun 2020 | Jun 2021 | Jun 2022 | Jun 2023 | Jun 2024 | Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net patient revenue | $1.3B | $1.1B | $1.2B | $1.3B | $1.4B | $1.6B |
| Operating expenses | $1.4B | $1.1B | $1.2B | $1.4B | $1.5B | $1.6B |
| Operating margin | -7.1% | -4.1% | -5.5% | -6.9% | -4.6% | -2.1% |
| Net income | $108.9M | $121.2M | $20M | $103.4M | $157.7M | $203.4M |
| Total assets | $1.9B | $2B | $2B | $2B | $2.3B | $2.9B |
| Discharges | 48,584 | 47,995 | 50,541 | 50,177 | 52,376 | 54,323 |
| Inpatient days | 226,081 | 247,316 | 266,153 | 273,631 | 279,535 | 284,312 |
| Medicare Advantage days | 35,441 | 43,942 | 46,501 | 59,540 | 63,062 | 68,959 |
| Beds | 922 | 918 | 939 | 939 | 939 | 940 |
| Employees (FTE) | 6,509 | 6,919 | 7,045 | 7,131 | 7,307 | 7,274 |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 844260, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Each cost center Huntsville Hospital reports, largest first. Total cost includes its share of overhead; the cost-to-charge ratio is total cost / charges.
| Department | Salaries | Total cost | Charges | Cost-to-charge | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impl. dev. charged to patients | $192.4M | $854.8M | 0.23 | ||
| Drugs charged to patients | $148.8M | $852.6M | 0.17 | 16,899 | |
| Operating room | $85.1M | $136M | $717.8M | 0.19 | 264,701 |
| Emergency | $80.4M | $88.2M | $300.6M | 0.29 | 96,379 |
| Medical supplies charged to patient | $74.3M | $694.6M | 0.11 | 15,217 | |
| Radiology-diagnostic | $25.2M | $68.4M | $954.9M | 0.07 | 82,654 |
| Laboratory | $12.5M | $50.4M | $839.8M | 0.06 | 39,126 |
| Respiratory therapy | $20M | $27.3M | $138M | 0.20 | 14,010 |
| Physical therapy | $16.1M | $26.4M | $110.5M | 0.24 | 21,146 |
| Delivery room & labor room | $11M | $23.2M | $61M | 0.38 | 39,965 |
| Cardiac catheterization | $11.2M | $19.9M | $117.2M | 0.17 | 38,500 |
| Recovery room | $7.4M | $13.4M | $40.2M | 0.33 | 29,467 |
| Observation beds (non-distinct part | $12.9M | $14.6M | 0.88 | ||
| Whole blood & packed red blood cell | $805,348 | $12M | $111.5M | 0.11 | 263 |
| Electrocardiology | $5.4M | $11.5M | $119.9M | 0.10 | 3,396 |
| Oncology clinic | $7.7M | $18.5M | 0.42 | 7,404 | |
| Radioisotope | $1.9M | $7.5M | $96.8M | 0.08 | 20,789 |
| Anesthesiology | $27.4M | $7.3M | $104.4M | 0.07 | 5,124 |
| Sonography | $3.5M | $6.4M | $72M | 0.09 | 2,974 |
| Hemodialysis | $2.4M | $4.4M | $13.4M | 0.33 | 4,630 |
| Endo & diabetes clinic | $5.9M | $4.4M | $7.6M | 0.58 | 6,747 |
| Lung center clinic | $2.3M | $4.3M | $7.4M | 0.59 | 15,962 |
| Lab-pathological | $745,062 | $3.8M | $25.8M | 0.15 | 2,896 |
| Digestive disease clinic | $1.7M | $3.3M | $1.4M | 2.31 | 10,322 |
| Wound center | $525,949 | $2.2M | $7M | 0.31 | |
| Electroencephalography | $843,948 | $1.7M | $9.7M | 0.17 | |
| Chemotherapy - infusion | $511,781 | $1.4M | $2.9M | 0.49 | |
| Diabetic center | $580,278 | $914,414 | $473,461 | 1.93 | |
| Coumadin clinic | $478,597 | $799,061 | $353,725 | 2.26 | 510 |
| Cardiac rehabilitation | $301,785 | $635,424 | $2.2M | 0.29 | 2,143 |
| Occupational therapy | $232,767 | $525,052 | $7.1M | 0.07 | 350 |
| Hyperbaric oxygen therapy | $34,861 | $168,239 | $170,000 | 0.99 | 1,394 |
| Department | Salaries | Total cost | Charges | Cost-to-charge | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults & pediatrics | $157.3M | $230.1M | $290.6M | 0.79 | 418,402 |
| Neonatal intensive care unit | $17.6M | $27.5M | $109.5M | 0.25 | 17,866 |
| Intensive care unit | $9M | $18.3M | $36.1M | 0.51 | 27,437 |
| Surgical intensive care unit | $9.5M | $16.7M | $30.7M | 0.54 | 12,346 |
| Neuro intensive care unit | $8.7M | $14.9M | $27.8M | 0.54 | 11,694 |
| Subprovider - ipf | $7.8M | $13.8M | $26.3M | 0.52 | 17,479 |
| Coronary care unit | $5.5M | $10.1M | $21.7M | 0.47 | 10,146 |
| Cvicu | $5.3M | $9.4M | $17.2M | 0.55 | 5,509 |
| Department | Salaries | Direct cost | Paid hours | Average hourly wage | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative & general | $41.6M | $114.5M | 1,113,174 | $31.56 | 96,280 |
| Employee benefits department | $8M | $102.8M | 136,822 | $44.75 | 10,179 |
| Cap rel costs-mvble equip | $44M | ||||
| Operation of plant | $7.1M | $34.7M | 195,811 | $36.40 | 707,209 |
| Pharmacy | $29.5M | $34.7M | 581,339 | $50.09 | |
| Cap rel costs-bldg & fixt | $34.4M | 2,296,390 | |||
| Medical records & library | $16.2M | $23.1M | 456,102 | $35.46 | 15,654 |
| Housekeeping | $7.9M | $19.3M | 345,758 | $22.70 | 17,965 |
| Nursing administration | $12.4M | $13.5M | 283,026 | $43.93 | 13,939 |
| I&r services-salary & fringes apprv | $8.2M | 2,124 | |||
| Maintenance & repairs | $928,345 | $7.2M | 17,826 | $52.04 | |
| Laundry & linen service | $509,674 | $6.7M | 18,970 | $26.85 | 1,827 |
| Dietary | $7.7M | $5.2M | 336,877 | $22.74 | 58,919 |
| Inservice education | $2.4M | $2.3M | 20,387 | ||
| Paramed ed prgm-pharmacy | $301,820 | $840,685 | 400 | ||
| Child care | $969,950 | $419,020 | 46,467 | $20.86 | 8,431 |
| Paramed ed prgm-radiology tech prog | $323,510 | $409,306 | 2,447 | ||
| Central services & supply | $267,004 | $227,922 | 7,155 | $20.50 |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 844260, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements. Worksheets A, B-1, C Part I and S-3 Part II.
The factors Medicare uses to set what it pays Huntsville Hospital for an inpatient stay.
2.01
Case mix index
Higher than 79% of hospitals paid under Medicare IPPS
Average Medicare DRG weight of its inpatient cases (FY 2027); higher means more complex, costlier care.
Teaching hospital
Teaching status
0.07 residents per bed
Medicare-funded interns and residents per bed (FY 2027).
25.2%
Low-income patient share
Disproportionate share percentage: Medicaid and SSI patient days CMS uses for safety-net payments (FY 2027).
9,989
Medicare inpatient stays
Medicare claims CMS based FY 2027 payment rates on.
Urban (metro area)
Location type
Geographic area CMS assigns before any wage index reclassification (FY 2027).
| IPPS fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | FY 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case mix index | 1.90 | 1.90 | 2.01 | 1.96 | 2.00 | 2.03 | 2.01 |
| Wage index | 0.839 | 0.831 | 0.833 | 0.835 | 0.822 | 0.821 | 0.843 |
| Readmissions adjustment | -1.37% | -1.16% | -1.22% | -0.62% | -0.39% | -0.15% | -0.03% |
| Value-based purchasing adjustment | -0.44% | -0.62% | -0.62% | -0.79% | -1.42% | -1.05% | -0.74% |
| Medicare inpatient stays | 14,174 | 14,174 | 11,055 | 10,552 | 9,934 | 10,042 | 9,989 |
Source: CMS IPPS final rule Impact File (FY 2027).
The officers and board members on Huntsville Hospital's Medicare enrollment and on the IRS Form 990 filed under its tax ID.
Source: CMS Hospital All Owners (PECOS), the people the hospital lists on its Medicare enrollment.
340B drug pricing program
Participating since 2020
340B ID RRC010039-00, registered as a rural referral center; 62 registered outpatient sites; 134 active contract pharmacies. Authorizing official: Clinton Carter, CFO.
Source: HRSA 340B Office of Pharmacy Affairs Information System.
Accountable care organization (Medicare Shared Savings Program)
Huntsville ACO
ACO A3579, current agreement since 2026. Public reporting page
Source: CMS Shared Savings Program participants, 2026, matched on Huntsville Hospital's legal name.
Helipad
The Huntsville Hospital
FAA location ID AL36, a medical-use heliport at the hospital.
Source: FAA National Airspace System Resource data, cycle 2026-10-01.
The certified psychiatric unit
CCN 01S039, certified 1985, Medicare prospective payment
Gurley medical clinic
CCN 013415, certified 1996, Medicare not participating
Source: Worksheet S-2 Part I of Huntsville Hospital's latest Medicare cost report (HCRIS).
About Huntsville Hospital's rates and hospital price transparency.
For MRI brain before and after contrast (CPT 70553), published negotiated rates at Huntsville Hospital range from $345 to $976 across 4 insurers. Blue Cross Blue Shield's rate is $976. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $606. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
For CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast (CPT 74177), published negotiated rates at Huntsville Hospital range from $157 to $764 across 4 insurers. Aetna's rate is $361. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $480. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
For Diagnostic colonoscopy (CPT 45378), published negotiated rates at Huntsville Hospital range from $370 to $5,402 across 4 insurers. Blue Cross Blue Shield's rate is $1,899. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $1,536. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
For Vaginal delivery, hospital stay (MS-DRG 807), published negotiated rates at Huntsville Hospital range from $6,724 to $8,521 across 2 insurers. Cigna's rate is $8,521. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
For Screening mammography, bilateral (CPT 77067), published negotiated rates at Huntsville Hospital range from $130 to $200 across 4 insurers. Cigna's rate is $165. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $126. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
For Major lower-extremity joint replacement without MCC (MS-DRG 470), published negotiated rates at Huntsville Hospital range from $24,027 to $24,377 across 3 insurers. UnitedHealthcare's rate is $24,027. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $27,391. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
Huntsville Hospital has a CMS overall hospital star rating of 3 out of 5 on Medicare Care Compare (CMS data released 2026-08-13). That is lower than 42% of US hospitals.
Yes. CMS counts 0.07 Medicare-funded residents per bed at Huntsville Hospital for fiscal year 2027, so it is a teaching hospital.
Yes. Under the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program, Medicare cuts Huntsville Hospital's base inpatient payments by an estimated 0.03% in fiscal year 2027 for more readmissions than expected.
In 2024, the most common were septicemia or severe sepsis without mv >96 hours with mcc (814 discharges), heart failure and shock with mcc (389 discharges), respiratory infections and inflammations with mcc (200 discharges).
Huntsville Hospital's Medicare case mix index is 2.01 for fiscal year 2027, higher than 79% of hospitals paid under the inpatient prospective payment system.
Huntsville Hospital reported 54,323 inpatient discharges and 284,312 inpatient days from Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025.
Huntsville Hospital reported 7,274 full-time-equivalent employees on payroll from Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025.
Huntsville Hospital reported $1.6B in net patient revenue on $6.9B of gross charges for Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025, an operating margin of -2.1%, and net income of $203.4M.
Huntsville Hospital reported $59.8M of unreimbursed and uncompensated care for Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025, including $22.4M of charity care at cost.
Huntsville Hospital's Medicare enrollment lists Jeffrey Howard Samz as Chief Executive Officer since 2021.
Insurers' price transparency files list Huntsville Hospital under employer identification number 63-0845288 (Huntsville Hospital). 66 health plans and networks list 63-0845288 for it.
Yes. HRSA's 340B database lists Huntsville Hospital (340B ID RRC010039-00) as a participating rural referral center since 2020, with 134 active contract pharmacies.
1,596 clinicians who bill Medicare list Huntsville Hospital as a hospital affiliation in CMS's Doctors and Clinicians data. The largest groups are family medicine physician (183), family nurse practitioner (162), certified registered nurse anesthetist (153).
Yes. CMS's Provider of Services file lists The Joint Commission as the accrediting organization for Huntsville Hospital, effective 2006.
CMS lists 25 services at Huntsville Hospital, including Acute Renal Dialysis, Anesthesia, Cardiac Thoracic Surgery, Clinical Laboratory, Coronary Care Unit, Diagnostic Radiology.
In CMS's 2025 Hospital Service Area file, the most Medicare inpatient stays at Huntsville Hospital came from ZIP codes 35810 (1,219), 35758 (1,157), 35811 (981).
Huntsville Hospital has 940 beds, including its psychiatric, rehabilitation and other subprovider units, in its latest Medicare cost report. 881 are Medicare-certified beds in CMS's Provider of Services file. Facility type: Short Term Acute Care Hospital.
Huntsville Hospital is located at 101 Sivley Road Sw, Huntsville, AL 35801. Its main phone number is (256) 265-1000.
Huntsville Hospital's CMS Certification Number (CCN), also called its Medicare provider number, is 010039.
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) on file for Huntsville Hospital is 1447221056.
Huntsville Hospital is affiliated with Huntsville Hospital Health System.
Huntsville Hospital lists 35 in-network payers, including Aetna, Ambetter, Ameri Health, Aspirus Health Plan, and is Medicare-certified. Insurance acceptance may vary by plan, so confirm coverage with your insurer or the hospital's billing department.
510 disclosed rate categories. Each shows the payer, category, code type and group with its code range, and contract type, along with how the rate compares with the state average.
Under 45 CFR Part 180, every US hospital must publish a machine-readable file of its standard charges, including gross charges, discounted cash prices and payer-specific negotiated rates, in the CMS template format. PayerPrice can help hospitals publish and maintain these files.
A chargemaster (charge description master, or CDM) is a hospital's master list of billable items, with codes, descriptions and gross charges. A chargemaster review looks at those lines for accuracy and pricing. PayerPrice can help hospitals review their chargemaster; contact us to discuss your needs.
For hospital finance and compliance teams
The data on this page comes from the files hospitals and payers publish. We help hospitals publish theirs correctly, and take a fresh look at their chargemaster.
We turn your chargemaster and payer contracts into the CMS template file, then keep it current as rates change.
{
"description": "MRI of brain (no contrast)",
"code_information": [
{ "code": "611", "type": "RC" },
{ "code": "70551", "type": "CPT" }
],
"standard_charges": [{
"setting": "outpatient",
"minimum": 250,
"maximum": 400,
"gross_charge": 1200,
"discounted_cash": 1080,
"payers_information": [
{
"payer_name": "Platform Health Insurance",
"plan_name": "PPO",
"methodology": "fee schedule",
"standard_charge_dollar": 400
},
{
"payer_name": "Region Health Insurance",
"plan_name": "HMO",
"methodology": "fee schedule",
"standard_charge_dollar": 250
}
]
}]
}Your chargemaster sets the gross charge on every claim, and many payer contracts base payment on it through percent-of-charge, lesser-of and stop-loss terms. We audit it line by line and show how your charges and negotiated rates compare with peer hospitals before your next negotiation.
What a review covers