Other Factors Influencing Health Status in Alaska
MS-DRG 951: Other factors influencing health status
$43,800typical hospital bill
$7,988typical amount paid
$6,267–$9,709range paid across 2 hospitals
Alaska hospitals billed Medicare a typical $43,800 for this stay in 2024, about 5.5 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 | 52 | $53,684 | $6,267 | |
| Fairbanks Memorial Hospital | Fairbanks | 22 | $33,917 | $9,709 |
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.