Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc in Alaska
MS-DRG 390: Gastrointestinal obstruction without cc/mcc
$51,272typical hospital bill
$6,136typical amount paid
$5,865–$6,408range paid across 2 hospitals
Alaska hospitals billed Medicare a typical $51,272 for this stay in 2024, about 8.4 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 | 11 | $41,761 | $5,865 | |
| Alaska Regional Hospital | Anchorage | 14 | $60,782 | $6,408 |
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.