Alaska Regional Hospital Medicare inpatient and outpatient services
Every DRG and outpatient service group CMS publishes for Alaska Regional Hospital, Anchorage, AK in 2024, from traditional Medicare claims. Back to the Alaska Regional Hospital profile, with quality ratings, finances and negotiated rates.
1,820
Medicare inpatient discharges
In 60 published DRGs
2.38
Case mix index
IPPS FY 2027
41%
Surgical stays
65%
Stays with complications
In DRGs with a CC or MCC
1,493
Medicare outpatient services
In 27 service groups
Inpatient stays by major diagnostic category
Musculoskeletal system and connective tissue487 discharges in 13 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major hip and knee joint replacement or reattachment of lower extremity without MCCMS-DRG 470, surgical | 122 | $188,420 | $14,826 | $22,045 | 1.88 |
| Combined anterior and posterior spinal fusion with CCMS-DRG 454, surgical | 61 | $744,774 | $55,385 | $87,139 | 6.12 |
| Cervical spinal fusion with CCMS-DRG 472, surgical | 52 | $248,075 | $22,957 | $29,025 | 2.96 |
| Revision of hip or knee replacement without cc/mccMS-DRG 468, surgical | 50 | $236,189 | $21,291 | $27,634 | 2.67 |
| Revision of hip or knee replacement with CCMS-DRG 467, surgical | 40 | $293,635 | $27,916 | $34,355 | 3.49 |
| Hip and femur procedures except major joint with CCMS-DRG 481, surgical | 31 | $224,906 | $17,000 | $26,314 | 2.07 |
| Spinal fusion except cervical without MCCMS-DRG 460, surgical | 24 | $487,455 | $30,099 | $57,032 | 3.66 |
| Medical back problems without MCCMS-DRG 552, medical | 24 | $90,082 | $7,197 | $10,540 | 0.97 |
| Major joint or limb reattachment procedures of upper extremitiesMS-DRG 483, surgical | 23 | $270,450 | $18,698 | $31,643 | 2.48 |
| Hip replacement with principal diagnosis of hip fracture without MCCMS-DRG 522, surgical | 19 | $244,575 | $17,041 | $28,615 | 2.11 |
| Combined anterior and posterior spinal fusion without cc/mccMS-DRG 455, surgical | 18 | $560,028 | $38,866 | $65,523 | 4.61 |
| Other musculoskeletal system and connective tissue o.r. procedures with CCMS-DRG 516, surgical | 12 | $176,454 | $15,324 | $20,645 | 2.04 |
| Major hip and knee joint replacement or reattachment of lower extremity with MCC or totaMS-DRG 469, surgical | 11 | $304,144 | $27,455 | $35,585 | 3.33 |
Infectious and parasitic diseases379 discharges in 3 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Septicemia or severe sepsis without MV >96 hours with MCCMS-DRG 871, medical | 262 | $146,991 | $15,968 | $17,198 | 1.98 |
| Septicemia or severe sepsis without MV >96 hours without MCCMS-DRG 872, medical | 69 | $76,367 | $7,409 | $8,935 | 1.03 |
| Infectious and parasitic diseases with o.r. procedures with MCCMS-DRG 853, surgical | 48 | $488,612 | $44,442 | $57,168 | 5.00 |
Circulatory system238 discharges in 8 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heart failure and shock with MCCMS-DRG 291, medical | 85 | $110,753 | $9,678 | $12,958 | 1.28 |
| Percutaneous and other intracardiac procedures without MCCMS-DRG 274, surgical | 50 | $292,618 | $26,085 | $34,236 | 3.24 |
| Acute myocardial infarction, discharged alive with MCCMS-DRG 280, medical | 31 | $108,841 | $12,372 | $12,734 | 1.59 |
| Percutaneous cardiovascular procedures with intraluminal device with MCC or 4+ arteries/MS-DRG 321, surgical | 18 | $371,455 | $26,035 | $43,460 | 2.87 |
| Syncope and collapseMS-DRG 312, medical | 17 | $89,694 | $5,633 | $10,494 | 0.86 |
| Acute myocardial infarction, discharged alive with CCMS-DRG 281, medical | 14 | $84,811 | $6,885 | $9,923 | 0.91 |
| Percutaneous cardiovascular procedures with intraluminal device without MCCMS-DRG 322, surgical | 12 | $304,019 | $13,153 | $35,570 | 1.82 |
| Other circulatory system diagnoses with MCCMS-DRG 314, medical | 11 | $145,699 | $17,513 | $17,047 | 2.09 |
Nervous system193 discharges in 10 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intracranial hemorrhage or cerebral infarction with MCCMS-DRG 064, medical | 39 | $194,381 | $15,843 | $22,743 | 2.00 |
| Intracranial hemorrhage or cerebral infarction with CC or tpa in 24 hoursMS-DRG 065, medical | 32 | $91,719 | $7,559 | $10,731 | 1.02 |
| Craniotomy with major device implant or acute complex CNS principal diagnosis with MCC oMS-DRG 023, surgical | 18 | $652,289 | $50,842 | $76,318 | 5.67 |
| Seizures with MCCMS-DRG 100, medical | 18 | $175,945 | $16,220 | $20,586 | 1.98 |
| Seizures without MCCMS-DRG 101, medical | 18 | $81,570 | $6,550 | $9,544 | 0.91 |
| Craniotomy and endovascular intracranial procedures with MCCMS-DRG 025, surgical | 16 | $462,422 | $40,513 | $54,103 | 4.42 |
| Transient ischemia without thrombolyticMS-DRG 069, medical | 15 | $73,844 | $5,822 | $8,640 | 0.80 |
| Degenerative nervous system disorders without MCCMS-DRG 057, medical | 14 | $105,172 | $10,518 | $12,305 | 1.36 |
| Intracranial hemorrhage or cerebral infarction without cc/mccMS-DRG 066, medical | 12 | $78,649 | $4,482 | $9,202 | 0.69 |
| Craniotomy with major device implant or acute complex CNS principal diagnosis without mcMS-DRG 024, surgical | 11 | $740,861 | $42,402 | $86,681 | 3.79 |
Respiratory system166 discharges in 5 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simple pneumonia and pleurisy with MCCMS-DRG 193, medical | 54 | $109,677 | $10,726 | $12,832 | 1.33 |
| Pulmonary edema and respiratory failureMS-DRG 189, medical | 46 | $79,296 | $9,614 | $9,278 | 1.23 |
| Respiratory infections and inflammations with MCCMS-DRG 177, medical | 33 | $107,984 | $13,442 | $12,634 | 1.70 |
| Major chest procedures with MCCMS-DRG 163, surgical | 18 | $434,431 | $40,049 | $50,828 | 4.71 |
| Respiratory system diagnosis with ventilator support <=96 hoursMS-DRG 208, medical | 15 | $365,275 | $21,803 | $42,737 | 2.70 |
Digestive system158 discharges in 9 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major small and large bowel procedures with CCMS-DRG 330, surgical | 30 | $195,918 | $18,716 | $22,922 | 2.37 |
| Esophagitis, gastroenteritis and miscellaneous digestive disorders without MCCMS-DRG 392, medical | 20 | $70,149 | $5,373 | $8,207 | 0.79 |
| Major small and large bowel procedures with MCCMS-DRG 329, surgical | 17 | $372,947 | $37,411 | $43,635 | 4.52 |
| Major small and large bowel procedures without cc/mccMS-DRG 331, surgical | 16 | $170,851 | $13,307 | $19,990 | 1.67 |
| Gastrointestinal hemorrhage with CCMS-DRG 378, medical | 16 | $85,105 | $7,431 | $9,957 | 0.98 |
| Gastrointestinal obstruction with CCMS-DRG 389, medical | 16 | $58,617 | $5,655 | $6,858 | 0.80 |
| Other digestive system diagnoses with CCMS-DRG 394, medical | 15 | $85,912 | $7,308 | $10,052 | 0.94 |
| Gastrointestinal hemorrhage with MCCMS-DRG 377, medical | 14 | $120,902 | $11,055 | $14,146 | 1.79 |
| Gastrointestinal obstruction without cc/mccMS-DRG 390, medical | 14 | $60,782 | $3,396 | $7,112 | 0.56 |
Kidney and urinary tract70 discharges in 3 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renal failure with CCMS-DRG 683, medical | 30 | $82,182 | $6,110 | $9,615 | 0.90 |
| Renal failure with MCCMS-DRG 682, medical | 28 | $127,601 | $12,224 | $14,929 | 1.50 |
| Kidney and ureter procedures for non-neoplasm with CCMS-DRG 660, surgical | 12 | $127,123 | $10,435 | $14,873 | 1.35 |
Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic37 discharges in 2 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous disorders of nutrition, metabolism, fluids and electrolytes with MCCMS-DRG 640, medical | 19 | $118,871 | $10,501 | $13,908 | 1.32 |
| Diabetes with MCCMS-DRG 637, medical | 18 | $102,668 | $11,587 | $12,012 | 1.45 |
Other29 discharges in 2 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple level combined anterior and posterior spinal fusion except cervical with CCMS-DRG 427 | 18 | $868,319 | $64,141 | $101,593 | |
| Single level combined anterior and posterior spinal fusion except cervicalMS-DRG 402 | 11 | $404,210 | $29,536 | $47,293 |
Injuries, poisonings and toxic effects of drugs15 discharges in 1 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poisoning and toxic effects of drugs with MCCMS-DRG 917, medical | 15 | $103,065 | $11,375 | $12,059 | 1.60 |
Alcohol and drug use14 discharges in 1 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol, drug abuse or dependence without rehabilitation therapy without MCCMS-DRG 897, medical | 14 | $82,475 | $6,389 | $9,650 | 0.86 |
Skin, subcutaneous tissue and breast12 discharges in 1 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cellulitis without MCCMS-DRG 603, medical | 12 | $59,543 | $6,519 | $6,967 | 0.88 |
Liver, gallbladder and pancreas11 discharges in 1 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cirrhosis and alcoholic hepatitis with MCCMS-DRG 432, medical | 11 | $129,532 | $14,075 | $15,155 | 1.92 |
Blood and immune system11 discharges in 1 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red blood cell disorders with MCCMS-DRG 811, medical | 11 | $87,594 | $11,722 | $10,248 | 1.40 |
Source: CMS Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service (2024 data, released 2026-04-10), traditional Medicare only; CMS omits DRGs with fewer than 11 discharges. Estimated cost is average charges times the hospital's Medicare cost-to-charge ratio from the IPPS Impact File. Weights are the MS-DRG relative weights for the same year.
Outpatient services
| Service group | Services | Patients | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | US average payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5115 | 519 | 490 | $149,516 | $11,837 | $10,772 |
| Comprehensive Observation ServicesAPC 8011 | 135 | 127 | $34,596 | $2,216 | $2,090 |
| Level 2 Upper GI ProceduresAPC 5302 | 90 | 80 | $25,988 | $1,568 | $1,445 |
| Level 1 Endovascular ProceduresAPC 5191 | 84 | 84 | $71,256 | $2,418 | $2,208 |
| Level 1 Laparoscopy and Related ServicesAPC 5361 | 77 | 77 | $75,555 | $4,594 | $4,358 |
| Level 6 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5116 | 71 | 68 | $280,820 | $16,816 | $15,763 |
| Level 2 Excision/ Biopsy/ Incision and DrainageAPC 5072 | 60 | 56 | $18,149 | $1,311 | $1,220 |
| Level 4 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5114 | 47 | 47 | $100,949 | $5,758 | $5,339 |
| Level 3 Endovascular ProceduresAPC 5193 | 47 | 43 | $181,263 | $9,709 | $8,874 |
| Level 3 Vascular ProceduresAPC 5183 | 40 | 39 | $37,515 | $2,556 | $2,405 |
| Level 5 Urology and Related ServicesAPC 5375 | 37 | 37 | $66,551 | $4,255 | $3,918 |
| Level 2 Laparoscopy and Related ServicesAPC 5362 | 30 | 30 | $106,635 | $8,833 | $8,164 |
| Level 4 Vascular ProceduresAPC 5184 | 28 | 27 | $79,246 | $4,352 | $3,946 |
| Level 4 Urology and Related ServicesAPC 5374 | 28 | 25 | $60,892 | $2,867 | $2,629 |
| Level 3 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5113 | 26 | 26 | $39,084 | $2,560 | $2,373 |
| Level 2 Breast/Lymphatic Surgery and Related ProceduresAPC 5092 | 21 | 21 | $83,373 | $4,852 | $4,982 |
| Level 3 Electrophysiologic ProceduresAPC 5213 | 17 | 17 | $500,080 | $22,815 | $21,117 |
| Level 2 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5112 | 16 | 16 | $19,574 | $1,280 | $1,196 |
| Level 5 Neurostimulator and Related ProceduresAPC 5465 | 16 | 16 | $225,844 | $30,321 | $26,719 |
| Implantation of Drug Infusion DeviceAPC 5471 | 15 | 15 | $161,117 | $15,618 | $14,829 |
| Level 1 Breast/Lymphatic Surgery and Related ProceduresAPC 5091 | 14 | 13 | $54,229 | $2,925 | $2,930 |
| Level 2 Endovascular ProceduresAPC 5192 | 14 | 11 | $70,842 | $4,700 | $4,338 |
| Level 4 Endovascular ProceduresAPC 5194 | 14 | 14 | $305,606 | $16,426 | $14,606 |
| Level 3 Lower GI ProceduresAPC 5313 | 13 | 13 | $38,056 | $2,320 | $2,176 |
| Level 4 Airway EndoscopyAPC 5154 | 12 | 12 | $96,830 | $3,080 | $2,833 |
| Level 3 Excision/ Biopsy/ Incision and DrainageAPC 5073 | 11 | 11 | $34,270 | $2,337 | $2,141 |
| Level 2 Vascular ProceduresAPC 5182 | 11 | 11 | $13,570 | $1,197 | $1,204 |
Source: CMS Medicare Outpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service (2024 data, released 2026-06-24), comprehensive APCs for traditional Medicare; CMS omits services with fewer than 11 claims. The US average weights every hospital by its services.