Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Cc in Alaska
MS-DRG 454: Combined anterior and posterior spinal fusion with cc
$520,028typical hospital bill
$72,449typical amount paid
$62,275–$82,623range paid across 2 hospitals
Alaska hospitals billed Medicare a typical $520,028 for this stay in 2024, about 7.2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Anchorage | 14 | $295,282 | $62,275 | |
| Alaska Regional Hospital | Anchorage | 61 | $744,774 | $82,623 |
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.