Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) in Alaska
MS-DRG 057: Degenerative nervous system disorders without mcc
$114,832typical hospital bill
$14,479typical amount paid
$12,033–$16,926range paid across 2 hospitals
Alaska hospitals billed Medicare a typical $114,832 for this stay in 2024, about 7.9 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 | 14 | $105,172 | $12,033 | |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Anchorage | 16 | $124,492 | $16,926 |
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.