Pneumonia, with complications in Alaska
MS-DRG 194: Simple pneumonia and pleurisy with cc
$35,655typical hospital bill
$13,997typical amount paid
$13,013–$17,409range paid across 3 hospitals
Alaska hospitals billed Medicare a typical $35,655 for this stay in 2024, about 2.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairbanks Memorial Hospital | Fairbanks | 11 | $35,655 | $13,013 | |
| Central Peninsula General Hospital | Soldotna | 14 | $44,313 | $13,997 | |
| Yukon Kuskokwim Delta Reg Hospital | Bethel | 15 | $27,819 | $17,409 |
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.