Fainting in Alaska
MS-DRG 312: Syncope and collapse
$89,694typical hospital bill
$11,911typical amount paid
$8,767–$17,336range paid across 3 hospitals
Alaska hospitals billed Medicare a typical $89,694 for this stay in 2024, about 7.5 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 | 21 | $61,323 | $8,767 | |
| Alaska Regional Hospital | Anchorage | 17 | $89,694 | $11,911 | |
| Mat-Su Regional Medical Center | Palmer | 14 | $122,123 | $17,336 |
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.