Mini-stroke (TIA) in Alaska
MS-DRG 069: Transient ischemia without thrombolytic
$93,694typical hospital bill
$11,347typical amount paid
$7,345–$15,349range paid across 2 hospitals
Alaska hospitals billed Medicare a typical $93,694 for this stay in 2024, about 8.3 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 | 15 | $73,844 | $7,345 | |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Anchorage | 12 | $113,545 | $15,349 |
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.