Heart catheterization in Idaho
MS-DRG 287: Circulatory disorders except ami, with cardiac catheterization without mcc
$54,153typical hospital bill
$9,068typical amount paid
$8,558–$9,836range paid across 4 hospitals
Idaho hospitals billed Medicare a typical $54,153 for this stay in 2024, about 6.0 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center | Idaho Falls | 11 | $99,713 | $8,558 | |
| St Luke's Regional Medical Center | Boise | 13 | $59,339 | $9,056 | |
| Kootenai Health | Coeur D'alene | 25 | $40,806 | $9,080 | |
| Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center | Boise | 26 | $48,966 | $9,836 |
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.