Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Cc in Alaska
MS-DRG 516: Other musculoskeletal system and connective tissue o.r. procedures with cc
$149,481typical hospital bill
$20,135typical amount paid
$19,295–$20,976range paid across 2 hospitals
Alaska hospitals billed Medicare a typical $149,481 for this stay in 2024, about 7.4 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 | 17 | $122,509 | $19,295 | |
| Alaska Regional Hospital | Anchorage | 12 | $176,454 | $20,976 |
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.