Diabetes, with major complications in Alaska
MS-DRG 637: Diabetes with mcc
$96,553typical hospital bill
$16,112typical amount paid
$14,074–$18,151range paid across 2 hospitals
Alaska hospitals billed Medicare a typical $96,553 for this stay in 2024, about 6.0 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Regional Hospital | Anchorage | 18 | $102,668 | $14,074 | |
| Mat-Su Regional Medical Center | Palmer | 16 | $90,439 | $18,151 |
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.