Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc in Alaska
MS-DRG 493: Lower extremity and humerus procedures except hip, foot and femur with cc
$117,956typical hospital bill
$30,804typical amount paid
$28,279–$33,330range paid across 2 hospitals
Alaska hospitals billed Medicare a typical $117,956 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 | 20 | $152,927 | $28,279 | |
| Alaska Native Medical Center | Anchorage | 14 | $82,985 | $33,330 |
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.