Diabetes, with complications in Idaho
MS-DRG 638: Diabetes with cc
$31,234typical hospital bill
$7,743typical amount paid
$7,550–$8,821range paid across 4 hospitals
Idaho hospitals billed Medicare a typical $31,234 for this stay in 2024, about 4.0 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 | 20 | $35,285 | $7,550 | |
| Kootenai Health | Coeur D'alene | 19 | $23,565 | $7,671 | |
| St Luke's Nampa Medical Center | Nampa | 16 | $29,587 | $7,815 | |
| St Lukes Magic Valley Medical Center | Twin Falls | 18 | $32,881 | $8,821 |
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.