Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc in Alaska
MS-DRG 472: Cervical spinal fusion with cc
$198,183typical hospital bill
$32,821typical amount paid
$31,347–$34,294range paid across 2 hospitals
Alaska hospitals billed Medicare a typical $198,183 for this stay in 2024, about 6.0 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 | 52 | $248,075 | $31,347 | |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Anchorage | 29 | $148,290 | $34,294 |
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.