Skin infection (cellulitis) in Idaho
MS-DRG 603: Cellulitis without mcc
$29,286typical hospital bill
$7,744typical amount paid
$6,715–$11,671range paid across 4 hospitals
Idaho hospitals billed Medicare a typical $29,286 for this stay in 2024, about 3.8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kootenai Health | Coeur D'alene | 35 | $19,200 | $6,715 | |
| St Lukes Magic Valley Medical Center | Twin Falls | 14 | $34,196 | $7,559 | |
| St Luke's Regional Medical Center | Boise | 34 | $32,011 | $7,928 | |
| Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center | Boise | 13 | $26,561 | $11,671 |
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.