Andalusia Health
849 SOUTH THREE NOTCH STREET, Andalusia, AL 36420
Andalusia Health in Andalusia, AL has an average Medicare payment of $15,456 and a Value Score of C (52/100). Compare prices for 13 procedures. Based on CMS inpatient data.
About Andalusia Health
Andalusia Health carries a CMS 2-star quality rating — below the national median on the federal Hospital Compare composite. Outcome measures are mixed: 0 mortality, 0 safety, and 0 readmission measures rate better than benchmark; 0 mortality, 0 safety, and 1 rate worse. The composite outcome score is 45/100.
Cost-wise, Andalusia Health is mid-pack: $15,456 average payment across documented procedures, close to the median for U.S. acute-care facilities. The composite value score of 52/100 puts Andalusia Health in the middle of the value distribution: not a standout choice on cost-vs-quality grounds, but not poor either.
Ownership is for-profit, which puts Andalusia Health in the investor-owned segment of U.S. hospitals. The category is overrepresented in some markets and absent in others, and the CMS measure set treats it identically to non-profits for reporting. The CMS payment record for Andalusia Health lists 13 distinct DRG codes — a mid-range procedure mix, including Cesarean Section without CC/MCC, Major Hip and Knee Joint Replacement, Septicemia or Severe Sepsis without Ventilator. Emergency services are available, which is the norm for acute-care hospitals and a meaningful factor for any patient choosing a facility for unplanned care.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog — Hospital Compare quality measures, CMS Inpatient Payment data files.
Procedure Prices
| Procedure (DRG) | Total Payment |
|---|---|
Cesarean Section without CC/MCC DRG 766 · Obstetric | $8,366 |
Major Hip and Knee Joint Replacement DRG 470 · Orthopedic | $21,850 |
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis without Ventilator DRG 871 · Infectious | $10,321 |
Kidney and Urinary Tract Infections without MCC DRG 690 · Renal | $7,196 |
Spinal Fusion (Non-Cervical) with MCC DRG 460 · Orthopedic | $38,914 |
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction with MCC DRG 065 · Neurological | $20,282 |
Heart Failure and Shock with MCC DRG 291 · Cardiac | $15,864 |
Heart Failure and Shock with CC DRG 292 · Cardiac | $12,042 |
Esophagitis, Gastroenteritis with MCC DRG 392 · Digestive | $12,268 |
Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint with MCC DRG 480 · Orthopedic | $23,418 |
Transient Ischemia DRG 069 · Neurological | $7,378 |
Cellulitis with MCC DRG 603 · Infectious | $9,869 |
Pulmonary Edema and Respiratory Failure DRG 189 · Respiratory | $13,160 |
Pricing data from CMS Hospital Price Transparency. Quality ratings from CMS Hospital Compare.
How Andalusia Health Compares
Andalusia Health has an average Medicare payment of $15,456, 17% above the Alabama state average of $13,264. That is 3% lower than the national hospital average of $15,878. Most of its procedures fall under Orthopedic, where the typical payment is $26,891 (43% below this hospital's average). Its Value Score of C (52/100) reflects a blend of price percentile, CMS quality rating, and patient outcome measures.
Andalusia Health Cost & Quality FAQ
Andalusia Health has an average payment of $15,456 across 13 priced procedures. Costs vary significantly by procedure, compare individual prices in the procedure table above.
Andalusia Health has a CMS star rating of 2 out of 5. Quality measures include mortality rates, safety incidents, and readmission rates from Medicare data.
Andalusia Health has a Value Score of C (52/100). This score combines cost efficiency, quality ratings, and patient outcomes to help compare hospitals. Proprietary facilities like this one are acute care hospitals.
Yes, Andalusia Health offers emergency services. The hospital is located at 849 SOUTH THREE NOTCH STREET, Andalusia, AL 36420. Phone: (334) 222-8466.
Explore Hospital Cost Data
Hospital payment data reflects Medicare inpatient claims. Value Scores combine cost efficiency, CMS star ratings, and patient outcome measures. Actual out-of-pocket costs may vary based on insurance and individual circumstances.