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Initial hospital observation care, high complexity, about 70 min cost in Alabama
Compare cash prices for initial hospital observation care, high complexity, about 70 min at hospitals, clinics and other providers.
Typical cash price
In Alabama
From 8 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Alabama.
Nationwide typical: $292 (most listed prices $95.31–$705).
Cheapest in Alabama
- Athens-Limestone HospitalInitial hospital observation care, high complexity, about 70 minFacility fee only$23
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Athens-Limestone Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - DeKalb Regional Medical CenterInitial hospital observation care, high complexity, about 70 minFacility fee only$23
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: DeKalb Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Monroe County HospitalInitial hospital observation care, high complexity, about 70 minFacility fee only$60
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Monroe County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Medical Center BarbourInitial hospital observation care, high complexity, about 70 minFacility fee only$82.50
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Medical Center Barbour price file · checked Oct 2026 - Mizell Memorial HospitalInitial hospital observation care, high complexity, about 70 minFacility fee only$157
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mizell Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Crenshaw Community HospitalInitial hospital observation care, high complexity, about 70 minFacility fee only$170
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Crenshaw Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Hale County HospitalInitial hospital observation care, high complexity, about 70 minFacility fee only$183
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Hale County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Grove Hill Rural Emergency HospitalInitial hospital observation care, high complexity, about 70 minFacility fee only$242
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Grove Hill Rural Emergency Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
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