Seizures in Alaska
MS-DRG 101: Seizures without mcc
$59,659typical hospital bill
$11,525typical amount paid
$9,296–$13,760range paid across 3 hospitals
Alaska hospitals billed Medicare a typical $59,659 for this stay in 2024, about 5.2 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 | 18 | $81,570 | $9,296 | |
| Mat-Su Regional Medical Center | Palmer | 12 | $56,816 | $11,525 | |
| Central Peninsula General Hospital | Soldotna | 11 | $59,659 | $13,760 |
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.