Hospital · Federal record

Athens Limestone Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Government - Hospital District or Authority · 71 beds · Athens, AL

  • CCN 010079
  • 3 / 5 CMS overall
  • HCAHPS recommend 73%

CMS quality programs

Federal payment-adjustment programs

HRRP · HACRP · HVBP
HRRP
Higher than expected
Excess readmission ratio: 1.085
HACRP
Not penalized
HAC composite: -0.61
HVBP
Score 32.88
Value-based purchasing · FY 2024

Patient experience (HCAHPS)

CMS Hospital Compare Updated Apr 30, 2026
Would recommend this hospital
73%
HCAHPS summary star rating 4 / 5

CMS publishes only the summary star rating and "would recommend" percentage in the current Hospital General Information snapshot. Detailed HCAHPS measures are not available for this hospital.

Medicare charges · 2024

Top procedures by volume

CMS IPPS · OPPS

Charges are not what you pay

Hospital "submitted charges" are list prices. Medicare reimburses a fraction; insured patients typically pay a contracted rate; uninsured patients can negotiate.

Inpatient (MS-DRG)

DRG Description Cases Avg charge Avg paid
470 Major Hip and Knee Joint Replacement or Reattachment of Lower Extremity Without McC 68 $35,852 $10,863
871 Septicemia or Severe Sepsis Without Mv >96 Hours With McC 66 $26,251 $11,843
291 Heart Failure and Shock With McC 41 $15,115 $7,483
641 Miscellaneous Disorders of Nutrition, Metabolism, Fluids and Electrolytes Without McC 32 $12,108 $4,401
481 Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint With Cc 25 $30,801 $12,108
640 Miscellaneous Disorders of Nutrition, Metabolism, Fluids and Electrolytes With McC 23 $19,430 $8,091
812 Red Blood Cell Disorders Without McC 23 $15,850 $5,225
190 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease With McC 21 $15,440 $6,307
522 Hip Replacement With Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture Without McC 21 $36,913 $12,596
177 Respiratory Infections and Inflammations With McC 19 $31,829 $9,617

Outpatient · 2023

Code Description Services Avg charge Avg paid

Affiliated providers

NPPES affiliations

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What type of hospital is Athens Limestone Hospital?
Athens Limestone Hospital is a Acute Care Hospitals (Government - Hospital District or Authority ownership) located in Athens, AL.
How many beds does Athens Limestone Hospital have?
Athens Limestone Hospital operates 71 beds.
What is the CMS overall rating of Athens Limestone Hospital?
Athens Limestone Hospital holds a 3-out-of-5 CMS Hospital Compare overall star rating.
What is Athens Limestone Hospital's CCN?
Athens Limestone Hospital's Medicare CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 010079.
Where is Athens Limestone Hospital located?
Athens Limestone Hospital is located at 700 West Market Street, Athens, AL 35611.