Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy with Mcc in Alaska
MS-DRG 896: Alcohol, drug abuse or dependence without rehabilitation therapy with mcc
$133,869typical hospital bill
$23,432typical amount paid
$21,800–$25,064range paid across 2 hospitals
Alaska hospitals billed Medicare a typical $133,869 for this stay in 2024, about 5.7 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 | 11 | $186,417 | $21,800 | |
| Alaska Native Medical Center | Anchorage | 12 | $81,322 | $25,064 |
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.