Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale in Alaska
MS-DRG 175: Pulmonary embolism with mcc or acute cor pulmonale
$106,174typical hospital bill
$17,908typical amount paid
$17,654–$18,161range paid across 2 hospitals
Alaska hospitals billed Medicare a typical $106,174 for this stay in 2024, about 5.9 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mat-Su Regional Medical Center | Palmer | 14 | $88,682 | $17,654 | |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Anchorage | 22 | $123,667 | $18,161 |
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.