US Health Care Costs

St Luke's Regional Medical Center

190 East Bannock Street, Boise, ID 83712 · (208) 381-2222

General hospitalVoluntary non-profit - PrivateEmergency roomCMS rating ★★★★★

The money

$35what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$225.0Mnet income, all sources
−0.3%margin on patient care alone
$23.4Mcost of charity care (1.3% of costs)
$62.8Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
560beds

From the hospital's Medicare cost report for the year ending September 2024. Non-profit hospitals must have a financial assistance (charity care) policy; ask for it if a bill is hard to pay.

Hospital stays

Medicare figures are 2024 averages for this hospital; the bars show how much of the bill was actually paid.

Billed (list price)Actually paid (Medicare + patient)

StayMedicare staysBilledPaid
Sepsis, with major complications 871493$73,841$15,547
Heart failure, with major complications 291184$49,188$10,334
Lung infection, with major complications 177145$56,497$12,459
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 274111$63,051$24,089
Sepsis 872105$41,425$8,841
Pneumonia, with major complications 19399$45,477$10,402
Respiratory failure 18990$61,801$10,026
Heart attack, with major complications 28090$62,866$12,620
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06586$45,677$8,820
Heart stent 32279$91,348$16,278
Stroke, with major complications 06477$75,224$15,220
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85374$186,818$42,595
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 37868$40,029$8,522
Kidney failure, with complications 68365$32,169$7,670
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17561$52,271$12,329
Kidney failure, with major complications 68260$69,448$15,296
Stomach and digestive disorders 39258$30,576$6,968
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64057$58,022$12,257
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48156$87,871$17,569
Bowel surgery, with complications 33053$138,927$24,457
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64152$29,220$6,966
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37749$60,256$14,582
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 26747$97,062$35,676
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68944$39,721$9,314
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52243$103,663$16,088
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69842$47,900$12,935
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48041$92,510$21,044
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39139$43,281$10,967
Urinary tract infection 69039$34,935$6,893
Heart attack, with complications 28136$43,097$7,303
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32935$181,403$36,639
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30934$36,041$6,409
Hip or knee replacement 47034$91,134$14,854
Back problems (no surgery) 55234$31,476$8,491
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60334$32,011$7,928
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis Without Mc 02429$130,299$28,432
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 02529$205,552$36,428
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 46029$179,344$30,744
Coagulation Disorders 81328$46,141$12,437
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 02327$158,947$38,751
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38927$26,298$7,554
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 39027$18,489$5,984
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc 45527$173,157$34,172
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30826$47,457$9,779
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 33126$126,442$18,264
Other digestive problems, with complications 39426$26,499$8,018
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 41825$94,600$15,511
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc 54325$37,756$8,855
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Mcc 54224$50,605$13,090
Fainting 31223$37,423$7,455
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69923$35,669$8,503
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 24222$97,829$26,388
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24322$63,640$17,430
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 02721$124,808$18,906
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 06621$40,889$6,181
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31421$83,055$15,029
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32121$114,561$21,532
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39321$41,976$12,825
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 43221$76,836$15,271
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Cc 46721$140,664$25,887
Diabetes, with major complications 63721$54,986$11,192
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85421$71,194$15,641
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98121$164,156$38,212
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 16420$202,724$29,556
Lung infection, with complications 17820$37,355$10,341
Diabetes, with complications 63820$35,285$7,550
Chemotherapy Without Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Cc 84720$56,029$10,600
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05719$54,499$10,295
COPD, with major complications 19019$48,417$11,735
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Cc/Mcc 24419$50,457$14,240
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 44119$54,747$14,038
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Mcc 44419$76,545$14,209
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement Without Cc/Mcc 46819$100,238$20,287
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Cc 51619$81,138$15,962
Delirium and other mental confusion 88419$41,575$12,645
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Cc 02618$211,063$33,550
Major Chest Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 16518$149,568$16,676
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20818$132,772$24,307
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc 43518$81,733$15,882
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Cc 45418$234,617$53,075
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81118$45,585$11,227
Psychoses 88518$57,050$10,409
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 91718$65,414$11,926
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 49317$103,270$18,261
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 56317$33,955$7,455
Endocrine Disorders with Mcc 64317$57,725$13,095
Seizures with Mcc 10016$87,598$14,643
Seizures 10116$60,560$8,144
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 16316$184,966$43,297
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Mcc 41716$101,042$17,507
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 53616$26,417$6,727
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 09115$93,982$17,712
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 21915$340,319$72,966
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Cc 98215$105,552$22,365
Acute Myocardial Infarction, Discharged Alive Without Cc/Mcc 28214$42,854$6,418
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28614$168,750$33,391
Digestive Malignancy with Mcc 37414$60,950$16,101
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. Without Cc/Mcc 41914$75,086$16,380
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 44514$51,156$9,064
Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint Without Cc/Mcc 48214$71,629$12,486
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Mcc 67314$122,653$33,143
Other Factors Influencing Health Status 95114$27,451$5,461
Extracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03913$61,531$9,311
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 25313$121,352$20,185
Heart catheterization 28713$59,339$9,056
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Cc 32713$124,526$18,909
Complicated Peptic Ulcer with Mcc 38013$82,386$14,297
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 38813$64,451$12,804
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Mcc 43813$76,388$10,055
Cellulitis with Mcc 60213$35,711$10,874
O.r. Procedures for Obesity Without Cc/Mcc 62113$73,765$25,002
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 91913$55,167$14,517
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 05612$81,087$18,815
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 17612$36,415$7,085
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization Without Mcc 23612$228,765$33,464
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 29912$44,379$14,005
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 32812$121,044$12,997
Peritoneal Adhesiolysis with Cc 33612$104,904$17,233
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 37212$33,411$8,631
Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion with Cc 51912$126,477$15,896
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 80912$50,577$10,019
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87012$242,499$52,238
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy with Mcc 89612$122,005$20,690
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy Without Mcc 89712$31,362$7,300
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 94812$31,216$6,966
Intracranial Vascular Procedures with Principal Diagnosis Hemorrhage with Mcc 02011$259,689$73,266
Other Respiratory System Diagnoses with Mcc 20511$94,049$19,435
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation Without Mcc 23411$251,848$41,905
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 27011$125,633$37,514
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Cc 27111$152,288$27,290
Irregular heartbeat 31011$28,595$5,257
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 47211$144,340$24,594
Major Joint or Limb Reattachment Procedures of Upper Extremities 48311$125,516$19,148
Amputation of Lower Limb for Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders with Cc 61711$108,024$23,012
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections with Mcc 86211$53,476$14,233

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