Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc in Alaska
MS-DRG 455: Combined anterior and posterior spinal fusion without cc/mcc
$406,605typical hospital bill
$67,175typical amount paid
$53,510–$80,840range paid across 2 hospitals
Alaska hospitals billed Medicare a typical $406,605 for this stay in 2024, about 6.1 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 | 18 | $560,028 | $53,510 | |
| Mat-Su Regional Medical Center | Palmer | 16 | $253,183 | $80,840 |
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.