Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comAlaska Native Medical Center: what a joint replacement costs
Anchorage, AK 99508 · CMS Certification Number 020026. What Medicare pays this hospital for knee, hip and shoulder replacement, what it lists, how it compares, and what a surgery center nearby is paid.
Medicare prices at Alaska Native Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $26,024 | $63,358 | 2.4× | — |
| Shoulder replacement | $34,664 | $88,544 | 2.6× | — |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $29,549 | $86,084 | 2.9× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 5.1% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.6%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Government · Acute · 167 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Alaska Native Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Alaska Native Medical Center an average of $26,024 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 105 stays).
What is Alaska Native Medical Center's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $63,358, 2.4× what Medicare paid. Almost nobody pays the list price; it matters for uninsured bills and percent-of-charge contracts.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Alaska Native Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Providence Surgery Centers, LLC, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $9,768 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $16,256 less than an inpatient stay at Alaska Native Medical Center. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does Alaska Native Medical Center compare with other Alaska hospitals?
Medicare paid Alaska Native Medical Center more than 67% of the 3 Alaska hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.