Psychoses in Alaska
MS-DRG 885: Psychoses
$163,053typical hospital bill
$25,649typical amount paid
$17,034–$27,349range paid across 3 hospitals
Alaska hospitals billed Medicare a typical $163,053 for this stay in 2024, about 6.4 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Anchorage | 27 | $163,053 | $17,034 | |
| Mat-Su Regional Medical Center | Palmer | 30 | $229,703 | $25,649 | |
| Fairbanks Memorial Hospital | Fairbanks | 102 | $89,059 | $27,349 |
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.