Urinary tract infection, with major complications in Alaska
MS-DRG 689: Kidney and urinary tract infections with mcc
$83,697typical hospital bill
$14,769typical amount paid
$14,618–$17,094range paid across 3 hospitals
Alaska hospitals billed Medicare a typical $83,697 for this stay in 2024, about 5.7 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 | 30 | $90,920 | $14,618 | |
| Mat-Su Regional Medical Center | Palmer | 22 | $83,697 | $14,769 | |
| Alaska Native Medical Center | Anchorage | 11 | $51,688 | $17,094 |
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.