Prices at 3 hospitals in Alaska, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$127
Chargemaster (median)
$127
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$69
Medicare pays
$20
$127$140
Median cash $127 · Medicare $20 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Typical cash range: $127 – $140. The median cash price is about 6.3× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Regional Hospital | Anchorage, AK | $127 | $69 | ★ 1/5 | 129 min | 15.8% |
| North Star Hospital | Anchorage, AK | $127 | $69 | — | — | — |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Anchorage, AK | $144 | $152 | ★ 3/5 | 188 min | 13.7% |
CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.