Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications in Alaska
MS-DRG 811: Red blood cell disorders with mcc
$79,492typical hospital bill
$14,102typical amount paid
$12,463–$15,741range paid across 2 hospitals
Alaska hospitals billed Medicare a typical $79,492 for this stay in 2024, about 5.6 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 | 11 | $87,594 | $12,463 | |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Anchorage | 12 | $71,391 | $15,741 |
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.