Bowel surgery, with major complications in Alaska
MS-DRG 329: Major small and large bowel procedures with mcc
$289,484typical hospital bill
$52,419typical amount paid
$38,947–$61,842range paid across 4 hospitals
Alaska hospitals billed Medicare a typical $289,484 for this stay in 2024, about 5.5 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 | 17 | $372,947 | $38,947 | |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Anchorage | 11 | $208,969 | $43,584 | |
| Mat-Su Regional Medical Center | Palmer | 15 | $296,611 | $61,253 | |
| Alaska Native Medical Center | Anchorage | 16 | $282,358 | $61,842 |
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.