Back problems (no surgery) in Alaska
MS-DRG 552: Medical back problems without mcc
$84,285typical hospital bill
$9,561typical amount paid
$8,557–$10,565range paid across 2 hospitals
Alaska hospitals billed Medicare a typical $84,285 for this stay in 2024, about 8.8 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 | 24 | $90,082 | $8,557 | |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Anchorage | 30 | $78,487 | $10,565 |
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.