Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc in Alaska
MS-DRG 854: Infectious and parasitic diseases with o.r. procedures with cc
$148,924typical hospital bill
$22,778typical amount paid
$20,006–$25,551range paid across 2 hospitals
Alaska hospitals billed Medicare a typical $148,924 for this stay in 2024, about 6.5 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 | 34 | $95,296 | $20,006 | |
| Mat-Su Regional Medical Center | Palmer | 13 | $202,552 | $25,551 |
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.