Prices at 3 hospitals in Alaska, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$78
Chargemaster (median)
$78
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$36
Medicare pays
$6
Typical cash range: $59 – $78.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center | Ketchikan, AK | $54 | — | ★ 4/5 |
| Alaska Regional Hospital | Anchorage, AK | $78 | $36 | ★ 1/5 |
| North Star Hospital | Anchorage, AK | $78 | $36 | — |
CMS rating = the hospital’s overall star rating (1–5) from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” means not rated. Source: hospitals’ machine-readable price files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.