Fainting in Idaho
MS-DRG 312: Syncope and collapse
$38,090typical hospital bill
$7,458typical amount paid
$6,520–$8,134range paid across 5 hospitals
Idaho hospitals billed Medicare a typical $38,090 for this stay in 2024, about 5.1 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 | 17 | $24,465 | $6,520 | |
| St Luke's Regional Medical Center | Boise | 23 | $37,423 | $7,455 | |
| St Lukes Magic Valley Medical Center | Twin Falls | 16 | $38,090 | $7,458 | |
| Saint Alphonsus Medical Center - Nampa | Nampa | 17 | $41,209 | $7,828 | |
| Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center | Boise | 21 | $38,504 | $8,134 |
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.