Diabetes, with complications in Alaska
MS-DRG 638: Diabetes with cc
$59,570typical hospital bill
$10,263typical amount paid
$8,988–$11,539range paid across 2 hospitals
Alaska hospitals billed Medicare a typical $59,570 for this stay in 2024, about 5.8 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 | 15 | $53,816 | $8,988 | |
| Mat-Su Regional Medical Center | Palmer | 24 | $65,325 | $11,539 |
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.