Hip or knee replacement in Alaska
MS-DRG 470: Major hip and knee joint replacement or reattachment of lower extremity without mcc
$98,676typical hospital bill
$26,024typical amount paid
$17,946–$31,008range paid across 3 hospitals
Alaska hospitals billed Medicare a typical $98,676 for this stay in 2024, about 3.8 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 | 122 | $188,420 | $17,946 | |
| Alaska Native Medical Center | Anchorage | 105 | $63,358 | $26,024 | |
| Central Peninsula General Hospital | Soldotna | 18 | $98,676 | $31,008 |
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.