Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O in Alaska
MS-DRG 023: Craniotomy with major device implant or acute complex cns principal diagnosis with mcc o
$470,851typical hospital bill
$64,768typical amount paid
$64,071–$65,466range paid across 2 hospitals
Alaska hospitals billed Medicare a typical $470,851 for this stay in 2024, about 7.3 times what was actually paid. Medicare's payment depends mostly on the hospital's location and teaching role; the bill depends on the hospital's own price list, so bills vary far more than payments.
Billed (list price)Actually paid (Medicare + patient)
| Hospital | City | Medicare stays | Billed | Paid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Regional Hospital | Anchorage | 18 | $652,289 | $64,071 | |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Anchorage | 20 | $289,413 | $65,466 |
Medicare: CMS, 2024 (hospitals with 11 or more Medicare stays). Cash and insurer prices: hospitals' own price files, where read; insurer figures are commercial plans only, median and 10th–90th percentile across plans.