Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications in Alaska
MS-DRG 698: Other kidney and urinary tract diagnoses with mcc
$79,299typical hospital bill
$20,742typical amount paid
$16,814–$26,179range paid across 3 hospitals
Alaska hospitals billed Medicare a typical $79,299 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Anchorage | 54 | $119,626 | $16,814 | |
| Mat-Su Regional Medical Center | Palmer | 26 | $79,299 | $20,742 | |
| Fairbanks Memorial Hospital | Fairbanks | 13 | $61,427 | $26,179 |
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.