Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc in Alaska
MS-DRG 331: Major small and large bowel procedures without cc/mcc
$114,026typical hospital bill
$17,349typical amount paid
$14,735–$23,717range paid across 3 hospitals
Alaska hospitals billed Medicare a typical $114,026 for this stay in 2024, about 6.6 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 | 16 | $170,851 | $14,735 | |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Anchorage | 18 | $114,026 | $17,349 | |
| Alaska Native Medical Center | Anchorage | 20 | $104,518 | $23,717 |
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.