How many shoppable procedure prices are published for Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center?

Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center in Anniston, AL currently has 104 standardized procedure price records indexed from its public 45 CFR § 180 machine-readable file.

How do Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center's commercial prices compare to the fair BaseRate?

Across scored shoppable procedures, Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center's median negotiated commercial rate is 0.9× the regionally adjusted fair BaseRate benchmark.

What is Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center's CMS Care Compare overall star rating?

CMS Care Compare assigns Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center an overall hospital quality rating of 1 out of 5 stars based on public federal clinical and patient-experience measures.

Hospital Profile Acute Care Hospital Government - Local 295 Beds · rural Updated: 03/23/2026

Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center

400 East 10Th Street, Anniston, AL 36207 · 104 Priced Procedures · 53% Patient Recommendation

CMS Overall Rating 1 / 5 Stars

Good Deal · Below Fair Market

0.87×vs. Fair Market Price

Typical commercial prices here are 13% below the fair benchmark (0.87×) after accounting for local nurse/doctor wages and patient complexity.

77/100 · Corroborated

77/100Self-Pay Cash Beats Insurance 8% of the Time

File Completeness56

Price Logic92

Peer Alignment66

Clean Billing74

Real Cash Discount99

Regional Value Leader

2-Star CMS clinical quality rating paired with 0.87× fair market pricing.

Behavioral Pricing FingerprintLow Shoppable & Low Captive Rates

Uniform Value Leader · Low-Cost Across Departments

Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center maintains low, disciplined commercial pricing across both routine shoppable procedures (0.9× Medicare, p50 0.86× Fair BaseRate) and emergency/ancillary services (1.0× Medicare, p75 0.94× Fair BaseRate). Both insured and self-pay patients benefit from below-benchmark rates across departments.

#16 of 52 in AL · 28th State Percentile#485 of 3,385 in U.S. · 14th National Percentile

Advantage

Where They're Good (Patient & Payer Edge)

Elective shoppable care is priced 13% below peer Fair BaseRate (0.87×)
Self-pay cash beats commercial insurance on 8% of shoppable procedures (99/100 Cash Honesty)
1-Star CMS clinical rating with 53% patient recommendation (52/100 safety score)
Binding Good Faith Estimate rights under 45 CFR § 149.610 protect self-pay patients before scheduling

Watchout

Where You Can Get Burned (Markup Traps)

Even at low-cost facilities (0.87× Fair BaseRate), out-of-network or unnegotiated chargemaster bills can exceed commercial medians — confirm in-network status or request a self-pay cash quote up front.
Captive ER (1.3×) & laboratory (2.8×) services average 1.11× higher multiples than routine shoppable care (0.9×)
Even at low-cost facilities (0.87× Fair BaseRate), out-of-network or unnegotiated chargemaster bills can exceed commercial medians — confirm in-network status or request a self-pay cash quote up front.
Consolidated metro market (HHI 10,000) limits in-network hospital competition (Highly Concentrated Monopoly (>2,500))

Front-Door ShoppableElective / Imaging

0.9× Medicare

Pre-scheduled outpatient procedures where patients can comparison-shop.

Back-Door Captive & ER1.11× Divergence

1.0× Medicare

Emergency, inpatient DRG, lab, and specialty drug lines billed after admission.

Quantile Tail Spread+9% Upper Tail

Q25 0.77× · Q50 0.86× · Q75 0.94×

Detects median-gaming when upper-quartile codes spike above the p50 median.

Select any lens to inspect department markups, federal cost accounting, or insurer discounts.

Department & Integrity Multiples (vs. CMS Medicare Cost Anchor) Green ≤1.3× · Teal 1.3–1.8× · Amber 1.8–2.5× · Rose >2.5×

Front-Door Shoppable CareFront-Door Shoppable

0.9× MedicareGood

Outpatient Surgery & ORBack-Door Captive

0.6× MedicareGood

Diagnostic Imaging (CT/MRI)Front-Door Shoppable

2.2× MedicareFair

Back-Door Captive ER VisitsBack-Door Captive

1.3× MedicareGood

Inpatient Lab & PathologyBack-Door Captive

2.8× MedicareFair

Specialty & Infusion Drugs (J-Codes)Back-Door Captive

0.6× MedicareGood

Self-Pay Cash Honesty & 501(r)Integrity & Outcomes

8% Cash Edge · 99/100Good

CMS Clinical Safety & Star ValueIntegrity & Outcomes

1 CMS · 52/100Elevated

Procedure Prices at Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center

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Procedure & Billing Code	Self-Pay Cash	This Hospital	Fair BaseRate	vs. Fair
Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `871`	—	$13,685	$19,087	0.7×
Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `470`	—	$12,989	$19,432	0.7×
Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `322`	—	$12,586	$17,936	0.7×
Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `392`	—	$5,423	$8,223	0.7×
Colonoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `45380`	$2,498	$1,095	$1,256	0.9×
Sleep study (overnight, in lab) CPT Code: `95810`	$2,869	$970	$1,021	unverified
Colonoscopy (diagnostic) CPT Code: `45378`	$2,141	$848	$981	0.9×
Upper endoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `43239`	$1,899	$841	$987	0.9×
Injection procedure for pain management HCPCS Code: `G0260`	$4,731	$641	$855	0.7×
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) CPT Code: `93306`	$872	$512	$583	0.9×
Blood transfusion CPT Code: `36430`	$696	$403	$498	0.8×
MRI, brain (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70553`	$6,111	$357	$511	0.7×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) CPT Code: `74177`	$5,110	$357	$448	unverified
Rabies immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90375`	$272	$270	$322	0.8×
Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) CPT Code: `93970`	$812	$227	$272	0.8×
MRI, lower back (no contrast) CPT Code: `72148`	$4,130	$227	$338	0.7×
MRI, brain (no contrast) CPT Code: `70551`	$4,212	$227	$343	0.7×
MRI, knee or other leg joint CPT Code: `73721`	$3,510	$227	$369	0.6×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) CPT Code: `74176`	$2,274	$227	$303	unverified
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) CPT Code: `99214`	$181	$181	$123	1.5×
Breathing treatment (nebulizer) CPT Code: `94640`	$284	$198	$201	1.0×
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) CPT Code: `99213`	$131	$131	$87	1.5×
New patient office visit (30-44 min) CPT Code: `99203`	$144	$144	$110	1.3×
Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) CPT Code: `90834`	$161	$148	$166	0.9×
Hepatitis B immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90371`	$92	$134	$151	0.9×
Family therapy session CPT Code: `90847`	$168	$148	$173	0.9×
Psychotherapy session (60 minutes) CPT Code: `90837`	$355	$148	$181	0.8×
Psychiatric evaluation (first visit) CPT Code: `90791`	$261	$148	$185	0.8×
CT scan, head (with contrast) CPT Code: `70460`	$1,896	$170	$242	0.7×
CT scan, head (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70470`	$2,037	$170	$258	0.7×
X-ray, pelvis CPT Code: `72170`	$324	$102	$110	0.9×
X-ray, chest (single view) CPT Code: `71045`	$130	$84	$92	0.9×
X-ray, shoulder CPT Code: `73030`	$317	$84	$92	0.9×
X-ray, chest (two views) CPT Code: `71046`	$617	$84	$93	0.9×
X-ray, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72040`	$276	$84	$93	0.9×
X-ray, hand CPT Code: `73130`	$434	$84	$93	0.9×
X-ray, hip CPT Code: `73502`	$488	$84	$93	0.9×
X-ray, ankle CPT Code: `73610`	$429	$84	$93	0.9×
Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) CPT Code: `76700`	$754	$102	$134	0.8×
Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77066`	$602	$95	$148	0.6×
CT scan, head (no contrast) CPT Code: `70450`	$1,458	$102	$160	0.6×
CT scan, pelvis CPT Code: `72192`	$1,128	$102	$163	0.6×
CT scan, sinuses CPT Code: `70486`	$1,848	$102	$166	0.6×
CT scan, chest (no contrast) CPT Code: `71250`	$1,169	$102	$167	0.6×
CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) CPT Code: `72131`	$2,561	$102	$168	0.6×
CT scan, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72125`	$3,074	$102	$169	0.6×
X-ray, lower back CPT Code: `72110`	$583	$102	$112	unverified
X-ray, foot CPT Code: `73630`	$378	$84	$92	unverified
Ultrasound, thyroid and neck CPT Code: `76536`	$535	$102	$132	unverified
Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) CPT Code: `76705`	$636	$102	$126	unverified
Ultrasound, pelvis CPT Code: `76856`	$503	$102	$130	unverified
Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine HCPCS Code: `90716`	$294	$294	$203	1.4×
Typhoid vaccine HCPCS Code: `90675`	$160	$160	$347	0.5×
Pneumococcal vaccine HCPCS Code: `90732`	$441	$119	$140	0.8×
Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) CPT Code: `93000`	$68	$68	$25	2.7×
Screening mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77067`	$506	$79	$123	0.6×
Blood antibody screen CPT Code: `86850`	$155	$50	$46	1.1×
Flu vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0008`	$72	$44	$48	0.9×
Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90715`	$51	$51	$56	0.9×
Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) CPT Code: `93005`	$366	$57	$64	0.9×
Speech therapy (language evaluation) CPT Code: `92507`	$179	$70	$86	0.8×
Prostate cancer screening (blood test) HCPCS Code: `G0103`	$258	$19	$20	0.9×
Pneumonia vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0009`	$72	$44	$49	0.9×
Colorectal cancer screening HCPCS Code: `G0010`	$72	$44	$49	0.9×
Prosthetic fitting and training CPT Code: `97761`	$97	$38	$45	0.8×
Orthotic fitting and training CPT Code: `97760`	$137	$43	$51	0.8×
Physical therapy (functional capacity test) CPT Code: `97750`	$119	$31	$38	0.8×
Occupational therapy (self-care training) CPT Code: `97535`	$92	$30	$38	0.8×
Hospital observation (per hour) HCPCS Code: `G0378`	$54	$54	$86	0.6×
Group therapy session CPT Code: `90853`	$53	$53	$100	0.5×
Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel CPT Code: `80053`	$479	$11	$11	1.0×
Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) CPT Code: `82728`	$120	$14	$14	1.0×
Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) CPT Code: `82947`	$27	$4	$4	1.0×
Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) CPT Code: `83036`	$133	$10	$10	1.0×
Blood test, lipase CPT Code: `83690`	$80	$7	$7	1.0×
Blood test, magnesium CPT Code: `83735`	$110	$7	$7	1.0×
Blood test, vitamin B12 CPT Code: `82607`	$209	$15	$16	0.9×
Blood test, vitamin D CPT Code: `82306`	$373	$30	$31	unverified
Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) CPT Code: `81001`	$116	$3	$3	1.0×
Blood test, potassium CPT Code: `84132`	$33	$5	$5	1.0×
Blood test, sodium CPT Code: `84295`	$32	$5	$5	1.0×
Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) CPT Code: `84520`	$35	$4	$4	1.0×
Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) CPT Code: `85025`	$117	$8	$8	1.0×
Culture, bacterial CPT Code: `87070`	$181	$9	$9	1.0×
Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) CPT Code: `84153`	$220	$18	$19	0.9×
Blood test, thyroid (TSH) CPT Code: `84443`	$127	$17	$18	0.9×
Hepatitis C antibody test CPT Code: `86803`	$85	$14	$15	0.9×
Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) CPT Code: `80061`	$81	$13	$14	0.9×
Culture, blood CPT Code: `87040`	$235	$10	$11	0.9×
Blood test, basic metabolic panel CPT Code: `80048`	$269	$8	$9	0.9×
Blood test, liver function panel CPT Code: `80076`	$309	$8	$9	0.9×
Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) CPT Code: `97530`	$154	$33	$40	0.8×
Blood test, amylase CPT Code: `82150`	$151	$6	$7	0.9×
Physical therapy (gait training) CPT Code: `97116`	$121	$27	$33	0.8×
Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) CPT Code: `97112`	$156	$31	$38	0.8×
Speech therapy (group session) CPT Code: `92508`	$166	$22	$27	0.8×
Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) CPT Code: `85610`	$67	$4	$5	0.8×
Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) CPT Code: `97110`	$148	$27	$35	0.8×
Physical therapy (manual therapy) CPT Code: `97140`	$143	$25	$34	0.7×
Blood test, hemoglobin CPT Code: `85018`	$34	$2	$3	0.7×
Diagnostic procedure preparation HCPCS Code: `G0279`	$124	$17	$35	0.5×
Blood test, calcium CPT Code: `82310`	$46	$5	$5	unverified
Blood test, creatinine (kidney) CPT Code: `82565`	$31	$5	$5	unverified
Blood test, clotting time (PTT) CPT Code: `85730`	$191	$6	$6	unverified

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CMS CCN: 010078

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Fair BaseRate™ $19,087

Medicare Rate $14,117

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Insurer Median $13,685

1. Amount on Your Bill or Quote ($) Pre-filled with Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center’s charged/list benchmark

2. Household Annual Income ($) Screened against 2026 HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines

3. Household Size (1–8) 2026 FPL: $15,650 + $5,500 per additional person

Step 1 · 501(r) Charity Care Check 274% of 2026 FPL

Above Standard 400% FPL Financial-Assistance Ceiling

At 274% FPL, you exceed the standard 400% FPL tier, though medical-hardship caps (when bills exceed 10% of annual income) may still apply.

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Compare Prompt-Pay Cash Rate Against Remaining Deductible

Ask Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center's billing desk for their written 45 CFR § 180 discounted self-pay cash price and Good Faith Estimate under the No Surprises Act.

Step 3 · Fair BaseRate Target +$13,757 Above Fair BaseRate

Negotiate Toward $19,087 Fair BaseRate ($14,117 Medicare)

Your bill ($32,844) is $13,757 above the denoised Fair BaseRate ($19,087) and 2.3× the $14,117 Medicare rate.

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IRS Form 990 Schedule H & 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) For-Profit / Non-501(c)(3)

Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) & Amounts Generally Billed (AGB)

Public IRS & CMS ownership records classify Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center as a non-501(c)(3) facility. Federal 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) statutory charity-care caps apply specifically to tax-exempt nonprofit hospitals, though state hospital fair-pricing statutes and prompt-pay self-pay discounts may still apply.

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CMS Care Compare Public Quality Record

Clinical Quality, Patient Experience & Infection Benchmarks

CMS Overall2/5 Stars (2/5)

Safety Composite52/100

Would Recommend53%

Rated 9 or 10 (HCAHPS)58%

Median ER Wait232 min

Left ER Before Seen4%

30-Day Mortality vs U.S.same

Unplanned Readmissionsame

Hip/Knee Complication Rate4.2%

Healthcare-Associated Infections (CDC NHSN / CMS HAI)

1.00 SIR = National Predicted Baseline (Lower Is Safer)

Central-Line Bloodstream Infectionsame

C. diff Hospital-Onset Infectionsame

CMS Price Transparency Administrative Enforcement Log

Factual public administrative actions published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding 45 CFR § 180 compliance at Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center. Prior administrative notices do not necessarily reflect current compliance status.

2021-12-01·administrative_or_closure
Closure Notice
Recorded
2021-06-23·warning_notice
Warning Notice
Recorded

Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare (736 completed HCAHPS patient surveys). Clinical quality metrics summarize historical facility-wide cohorts and are not medical advice for individual care decisions.

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Regional Value & Quality Leader Pareto Frontier (Price + Quality)

2D regional comparison of commercial negotiated price index against CMS clinical quality composite for Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center.

Price Index: 1.00× regional baseline

Quality: 37/100 CMS composite

Median Household Income$55,826U.S. Census ACS

Local Uninsured Share11.1%Regional ACS estimate

200% FPL (1 Person)$31,920Common free-care ceiling

400% FPL (Family of 4)$128,600Common AGB cap ceiling

45 CFR § 180 Primary-Source Lineage & Federal Verification VeriRate 77/100 · Corroborated CMS CCN 010078

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Publication / Vintage03/23/2026

Validated Rate Rows1,385 (CMS v3.0.0)

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