Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comLumbar spinal fusion in Alaska: what insurers pay
Posted commercial rates at 4 Alaska hospitals, each next to its own Medicare base rate.
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MS-DRG 451
| Hospital | Median across insurers | × Medicare | Insurers | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Regional Hospital Anchorage | $28,144 | 1.1× | 3 | 2026-09-01 |
| Fairbanks Memorial Hospital Fairbanks | $33,080 | 1.3× | 2 | 2026-06-16 |
| Mat-Su Regional Medical Center Palmer | $66,702 | 2.6× | 1 | 2026-04-01 |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center Anchorage | $102,032 | 4.0× | 4 | 2026-04-01 |
MS-DRG 450
| Hospital | Median across insurers | × Medicare | Insurers | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Regional Hospital Anchorage | $46,115 | 1.1× | 3 | 2026-09-01 |
| Mat-Su Regional Medical Center Palmer | $119,578 | 2.8× | 1 | 2026-04-01 |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center Anchorage | $170,274 | 4.0× | 4 | 2026-04-01 |
Questions
How much do insurers pay for lumbar spinal fusion in Alaska?
4 Alaska hospitals post usable commercial rates for lumbar spinal fusion in their federal price-transparency files. For inpatient stay (MS-DRG 451), the median across 4 hospitals is $49,891, 1.9× each hospital's local Medicare base rate. Your share depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance; the surgeon and anesthesia bill separately.