COPD, with major complications in Alaska
MS-DRG 190: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with mcc
$55,733typical hospital bill
$17,867typical amount paid
$16,292–$18,656range paid across 4 hospitals
Alaska hospitals billed Medicare a typical $55,733 for this stay in 2024, about 3.1 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 Native Medical Center | Anchorage | 21 | $65,551 | $16,292 | |
| Fairbanks Memorial Hospital | Fairbanks | 20 | $51,428 | $17,580 | |
| Central Peninsula General Hospital | Soldotna | 33 | $60,039 | $18,154 | |
| Bartlett Regional Hospital | Juneau | 15 | $39,005 | $18,656 |
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.