Stomach and digestive disorders in Alaska
MS-DRG 392: Esophagitis, gastroenteritis and miscellaneous digestive disorders without mcc
$57,806typical hospital bill
$11,298typical amount paid
$9,721–$13,064range paid across 5 hospitals
Alaska hospitals billed Medicare a typical $57,806 for this stay in 2024, about 5.1 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 Regional Hospital | Anchorage | 20 | $70,149 | $9,721 | |
| Mat-Su Regional Medical Center | Palmer | 23 | $57,806 | $9,893 | |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Anchorage | 29 | $67,249 | $11,298 | |
| Alaska Native Medical Center | Anchorage | 14 | $39,177 | $11,965 | |
| Central Peninsula General Hospital | Soldotna | 18 | $35,745 | $13,064 |
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.