Yukon Kuskokwim Delta Reg Hospital
YUKON KUSKOKWIM DELTA REG HOSPITAL in Bethel, AK charges 1.4x the Medicare reimbursement rate, making it one of Alaska's more reasonably-priced tribal healthcare facilities.
Bethel, AK 99559 · Acute Care Hospitals
About the analyst
Michael Glenn reviews CMS datasets and drug pricing at BillRazor Research. He focuses on NADAC acquisition costs and procedure coding accuracy. Expertise: drug pricing, NADAC data, CPT coding.
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Billing patterns — tribal
Tribal hospitals in our dataset demonstrate a moderate pricing structure with average charges at 1.6x Medicare rates across four facilities. These hospitals typically operate under unique federal funding arrangements through the Indian Health Service, which can influence their billing patterns and charge structures. Patients may encounter different pricing methodologies compared to traditional hospital systems, as tribal facilities often serve both Native American populations with federal coverage and general community patients with standard insurance. The relatively moderate markup suggests these hospitals generally maintain competitive pricing while balancing operational needs with community service obligations. Patients should verify their eligibility for any tribal-specific programs or federal benefits that might affect their final costs, as billing processes may differ from conventional hospital systems. Understanding your insurance coverage and any potential differences in charge structures can help in planning for medical expenses at these facilities.
Pricing grade
A
Excellent
Avg markup vs Medicare
1.39x
Charge / Medicare rate
Max markup
1.74x
Worst procedure
Procedures analyzed
3
With pricing data
Outlier procedures
0%
Above 90th percentile
Pricing grades reflect how this hospital's chargemaster (list) rates compare to Medicare reimbursement benchmarks within the same state. Grades measure pricing patterns only — not quality of care, patient outcomes, or clinical performance. A lower grade does not mean a hospital provides inferior care. Based on publicly available federal data. Not endorsed by or affiliated with any government agency.
| Procedure | Code | Gross charge | Cash price | Medicare | Markup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC | 193 | $38,863 | $19,432 | — | 1.7x |
| SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH CC | 194 | $24,245 | $12,123 | — | 1.5x |
| SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC | 871 | $27,976 | $13,988 | — | 0.9x |
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Pricing data from federal hospital transparency files and physician fee schedules. Last updated: . All data is publicly available under federal law.
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Data: Federal hospital pricing data, updated annually. All data publicly available under federal law.
Methodology: Hospital gross charges divided by Medicare payment for the same DRG. A ratio of 3.0x means the hospital's listed price is 3 times what Medicare pays. Chargemaster rates are list prices — they are not what most insured patients pay. Grades measure pricing patterns only — not quality of care or clinical performance.
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