Irregular heartbeat, with major complications in Alaska
MS-DRG 308: Cardiac arrhythmia and conduction disorders with mcc
$89,030typical hospital bill
$15,066typical amount paid
$12,534–$17,433range paid across 3 hospitals
Alaska hospitals billed Medicare a typical $89,030 for this stay in 2024, about 5.9 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 | 29 | $89,030 | $12,534 | |
| Mat-Su Regional Medical Center | Palmer | 19 | $90,005 | $15,066 | |
| Alaska Native Medical Center | Anchorage | 13 | $87,091 | $17,433 |
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.