Stomach and digestive disorders in Idaho
MS-DRG 392: Esophagitis, gastroenteritis and miscellaneous digestive disorders without mcc
$29,214typical hospital bill
$6,918typical amount paid
$6,519–$7,747range paid across 7 hospitals
Idaho hospitals billed Medicare a typical $29,214 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kootenai Health | Coeur D'alene | 60 | $22,317 | $6,519 | |
| St Luke's Nampa Medical Center | Nampa | 12 | $24,849 | $6,844 | |
| Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center | Idaho Falls | 18 | $31,619 | $6,908 | |
| St Lukes Magic Valley Medical Center | Twin Falls | 24 | $26,205 | $6,918 | |
| St Luke's Regional Medical Center | Boise | 58 | $30,576 | $6,968 | |
| Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center | Boise | 23 | $29,214 | $7,168 | |
| Portneuf Medical Center | Pocatello | 20 | $32,538 | $7,747 |
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.