Back problems (no surgery) in Idaho
MS-DRG 552: Medical back problems without mcc
$35,433typical hospital bill
$9,096typical amount paid
$8,491–$9,525range paid across 4 hospitals
Idaho hospitals billed Medicare a typical $35,433 for this stay in 2024, about 3.9 times what was actually paid. Medicare's payment depends mostly on the hospital's location and teaching role; the bill depends on the hospital's own price list, so bills vary far more than payments.
Billed (list price)Actually paid (Medicare + patient)
| Hospital | City | Medicare stays | Billed | Paid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's Regional Medical Center | Boise | 34 | $31,476 | $8,491 | |
| Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center | Boise | 34 | $39,389 | $9,026 | |
| Kootenai Health | Coeur D'alene | 19 | $28,625 | $9,167 | |
| Portneuf Medical Center | Pocatello | 16 | $47,842 | $9,525 |
Medicare: CMS, 2024 (hospitals with 11 or more Medicare stays). Cash and insurer prices: hospitals' own price files, where read; insurer figures are commercial plans only, median and 10th–90th percentile across plans.