Heart Bypass Surgery (CABG) Cost in Alaska (2026)
Somewhat above the national average · RPP 108.7 · AK
What Drives Pricing Here
Three factors explain most of why heart bypass surgery (cabg) costs what it does in Alaska.
Regional Price Parity
Alaska's cost-of-living index sits at 108.7 — above the national benchmark (100). This directly scales facility and staffing overhead, which flow through to every procedure price.
Specialist Availability
Limited local facility options in Alaska can reduce price competition. Consider quotes from neighboring states if the travel is feasible.
Vs. National Benchmark
At +8.7% above the national average ($120,000), Alaska sits in premium territory. Likely drivers: high demand, metro concentration, or tier-one facility networks.
Heart Bypass Surgery (CABG) in Alaska: What to Know
For Heart Bypass Surgery (CABG) in Alaska, Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage stands out. Recognized as a "High Performing Hospital" by U.S. News & World Report, its adult cardiac surgery program boasts a three-star rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for CABG, placing it among the top 3% nationally. They perform more cardiovascular procedures than any other facility in Alaska, including both traditional and off-pump CABG.
While Alaska offers high-quality care, costs are above the national average. Consider options like the ASEA Health Trust's partnership with Transcarent Surgery Care, which covers out-of-state surgery by top-rated surgeons with travel expenses included. This allows you to explore top-tier facilities outside Alaska, potentially reducing your out-of-pocket expenses for elective CABG. Verify current pricing directly with providers.
Estimated Cost Breakdown in Alaska
Alaska runs somewhat above the national average for heart bypass surgery (cabg). Here's where the extra cost comes from.
Hospital Stay
Per-night inpatient cost
Most significant cost
Surgeon Fee
Expertise and experience level
Implants & Supplies
Operating Room
OR and equipment time
Anesthesia
Anesthesiologist or CRNA fee
Post-Op Care
Recovery and aftercare
Total Estimated Cost
Alaska all-in range
Financing Options
Many Alaska clinics partner with CareCredit or Alphaeon. A typical 24-month, 0% APR term on $130,440 looks like:
- Soft credit check — no hard pull
- Instant approval decisions
- HSA/FSA eligible for qualifying cases
Cost estimates are adjusted for regional pricing. See how we calculate state-level costs →
Ranges adjusted for Alaska's regional price parity (108.7). See the national percentage breakdown →
Facility Costs in Alaska
Here are the highest-volume heart bypass surgery (cabg) providers in Alaska. All rates come from CMS Medicare claims data — actual payments, not list prices.
| Facility | City | Negotiated Rate | Medicare | Volume |
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| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Anchorage | $39,929 | $35,048 | 49 |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Anchorage | $50,672 | $43,684 | 20 |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Anchorage | $54,571 | $53,011 | 14 |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Anchorage | $81,276 | $66,703 | 13 |
Expert Answers for Alaska Patients
Local regulations, insurance nuance, and surgical standards specific to Alaska.
Compare Alaska with any other state
See national pricing, all 50 state comparisons, and detailed cost factors in the main heart bypass surgery (cabg) cost guide.
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How we calculate heart bypass surgery (cabg) costs in Alaska
Cost estimates combine procedure-specific pricing data with regional cost-of-living and provider-supply adjustments. Primary sources:
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Hospital pricing transparency files — CMS-required machine-readable data published by hospitals under the CMS Hospital Price Transparency rule (effective January 2021). Provides actual negotiated rates between hospitals and insurers.
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HCUP (Healthcare Cost & Utilization Project) — AHRQ's HCUP databases provide nationally-representative procedure cost data by state, payer, and patient demographics.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics — Healthcare Practitioner Occupational Wages — BLS OEWS data on surgeon, anesthesiologist, and surgical staff wages by state, used to model regional labor-cost differences in procedure pricing.
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BEA Regional Price Parities (RPP) — U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis state-level price-level indices, used to adjust national procedure averages for Alaska's cost-of-living relative to the national mean.
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FAIR Health Consumer Cost Lookup — the FAIR Health database aggregates billed and allowed amounts from over 36 billion claim records, providing a check on procedure-cost ranges by ZIP code.
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Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data — CMS public-use files on Medicare-allowed amounts and submitted charges by HCPCS/CPT code and state, used as a baseline for procedure-cost ranges.
Estimates are illustrative and reflect typical pricing ranges; actual costs depend on insurance coverage, surgical complexity, anesthesia type, hospital vs. ambulatory setting, and individual patient factors. Always confirm pricing directly with providers and your insurance carrier. See our methodology page for full calculation details.