Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc in Alaska
MS-DRG 025: Craniotomy and endovascular intracranial procedures with mcc
$361,945typical hospital bill
$51,405typical amount paid
$50,971–$51,838range paid across 2 hospitals
Alaska hospitals billed Medicare a typical $361,945 for this stay in 2024, about 7.0 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Anchorage | 33 | $261,469 | $50,971 | |
| Alaska Regional Hospital | Anchorage | 16 | $462,422 | $51,838 |
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.