Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) in Alaska
MS-DRG 274: Percutaneous and other intracardiac procedures without mcc
$252,687typical hospital bill
$31,267typical amount paid
$29,293–$33,240range paid across 2 hospitals
Alaska hospitals billed Medicare a typical $252,687 for this stay in 2024, about 8.1 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 | 50 | $292,618 | $29,293 | |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Anchorage | 18 | $212,757 | $33,240 |
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.