Irregular heartbeat, with complications in Alaska
MS-DRG 309: Cardiac arrhythmia and conduction disorders with cc
$64,010typical hospital bill
$9,355typical amount paid
$7,586–$11,398range paid across 3 hospitals
Alaska hospitals billed Medicare a typical $64,010 for this stay in 2024, about 6.8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Anchorage | 21 | $64,010 | $7,586 | |
| Mat-Su Regional Medical Center | Palmer | 15 | $72,367 | $9,355 | |
| Alaska Native Medical Center | Anchorage | 14 | $41,459 | $11,398 |
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.