Prices at 3 hospitals in Alaska, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$2,213
Chargemaster (median)
$3,405
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$5,000
Medicare pays
$171
Typical cash range: $2,213 – $2,213. The median cash price is about 12.9× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center | Ketchikan, AK | $2,213 | — | ★ 4/5 | 120 min | 14.7% |
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.