Prices at 6 hospitals in Alaska, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $22,642 — 140% above the US median ($9,448), roughly 4.1× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bartlett Regional Hospital 🍼 | Juneau, AK | $14,565 | $16,793 | ★ 4/5 | 163 min | 14.4% |
| South Peninsula Hospital 🍼 | Homer, AK | $22,642 | $27,294 | — | 136 min | 15.0% |
| Alaska Native Medical Center 🍼 | Anchorage, AK | $22,882 | $21,052 | ★ 2/5 | 124 min | 15.0% |
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. 🍼 = CMS Birthing-Friendly hospital. Data last updated June 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $22,642 — about 4.1× the Medicare rate ($5,487). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($10,973).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $22,882 list price could save about $240 (1%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
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