Clay County Hospital
83825 HIGHWAY 9 P O BOX 1270, Ashland, AL 36251
Clay County Hospital in Ashland, AL has an average Medicare payment of $10,245 and a Value Score of B (66/100). Compare prices for 9 procedures. Based on CMS inpatient data.
About Clay County Hospital
Clay County Hospital does not carry an overall CMS Hospital Compare star rating — typically because the hospital is too small, too specialized, or reports too few of the underlying measures to compute the composite. The CMS Hospital Compare measures break roughly evenly between better- and worse-than-benchmark performance, which is the modal pattern across U.S. hospitals.
Clay County Hospital runs lean on cost — $10,245 average Medicare payment per documented procedure, below the national median. The combined value score — quality versus cost — works out to 66/100, an above-average showing.
Clay County Hospital is a government-owned hospital — typically county, hospital district, or federal (VA, military, Indian Health Service). Government hospitals have a distinct mission profile, often serving safety-net populations or specific veteran or tribal communities. The CMS payment record for Clay County Hospital lists 9 distinct DRG codes — a mid-range procedure mix, including Major Hip and Knee Joint Replacement, Esophagitis, Gastroenteritis with MCC, 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 |
|---|---|
Major Hip and Knee Joint Replacement DRG 470 · Orthopedic | $15,655 |
Esophagitis, Gastroenteritis with MCC DRG 392 · Digestive | $8,603 |
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis without Ventilator DRG 871 · Infectious | $9,328 |
Cesarean Section without CC/MCC DRG 766 · Obstetric | $5,496 |
Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint with MCC DRG 480 · Orthopedic | $18,596 |
Simple Pneumonia and Pleurisy with CC DRG 194 · Respiratory | $8,805 |
Kidney and Urinary Tract Infections without MCC DRG 690 · Renal | $4,704 |
Heart Failure and Shock with MCC DRG 291 · Cardiac | $7,443 |
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction with MCC DRG 065 · Neurological | $13,571 |
Pricing data from CMS Hospital Price Transparency. Quality ratings from CMS Hospital Compare.
How Clay County Hospital Compares
Clay County Hospital has an average Medicare payment of $10,245, 23% below the Alabama state average of $13,264. That is 35% lower than the national hospital average of $15,878. Most of its procedures fall under Orthopedic, where the typical payment is $26,891 (62% below this hospital's average). Its Value Score of B (66/100) reflects a blend of price percentile, CMS quality rating, and patient outcome measures.
Clay County Hospital Cost & Quality FAQ
Clay County Hospital has an average payment of $10,245 across 9 priced procedures. Costs vary significantly by procedure, compare individual prices in the procedure table above.
Clay County Hospital does not currently have a CMS star rating on file. Quality measures may still be available for individual metrics like mortality and readmission rates.
Clay County Hospital has a Value Score of B (66/100). This score combines cost efficiency, quality ratings, and patient outcomes to help compare hospitals. Government - Hospital District or Authority facilities like this one are acute care hospitals.
Yes, Clay County Hospital offers emergency services. The hospital is located at 83825 HIGHWAY 9 P O BOX 1270, Ashland, AL 36251. Phone: (256) 354-2131.
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.