Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization in Idaho
MS-DRG 220: Cardiac valve and other major cardiothoracic procedures without cardiac catheterization
$200,714typical hospital bill
$47,543typical amount paid
$45,493–$49,593range paid across 2 hospitals
Idaho hospitals billed Medicare a typical $200,714 for this stay in 2024, about 4.2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center | Boise | 39 | $178,898 | $45,493 | |
| Kootenai Health | Coeur D'alene | 16 | $222,530 | $49,593 |
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.