Heart attack, with complications in Alaska
MS-DRG 281: Acute myocardial infarction, discharged alive with cc
$84,811typical hospital bill
$9,090typical amount paid
$8,284–$15,384range paid across 3 hospitals
Alaska hospitals billed Medicare a typical $84,811 for this stay in 2024, about 9.3 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 | 14 | $84,811 | $8,284 | |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Anchorage | 30 | $77,394 | $9,090 | |
| Mat-Su Regional Medical Center | Palmer | 16 | $122,116 | $15,384 |
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.