Major Joint or Limb Reattachment Procedures of Upper Extremities in Alaska
MS-DRG 483: Major joint or limb reattachment procedures of upper extremities
$179,497typical hospital bill
$32,170typical amount paid
$29,675–$34,664range paid across 2 hospitals
Alaska hospitals billed Medicare a typical $179,497 for this stay in 2024, about 5.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Regional Hospital | Anchorage | 23 | $270,450 | $29,675 | |
| Alaska Native Medical Center | Anchorage | 21 | $88,544 | $34,664 |
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.