Irregular heartbeat, with complications in Idaho
MS-DRG 309: Cardiac arrhythmia and conduction disorders with cc
$33,510typical hospital bill
$6,637typical amount paid
$5,361–$7,331range paid across 9 hospitals
Idaho hospitals billed Medicare a typical $33,510 for this stay in 2024, about 5.0 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls Community Hospital, LLC | Idaho Falls | 11 | $19,096 | $5,361 | |
| Kootenai Health | Coeur D'alene | 19 | $24,114 | $6,007 | |
| St Luke's Regional Medical Center | Boise | 34 | $36,041 | $6,409 | |
| Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center | Idaho Falls | 12 | $28,679 | $6,554 | |
| St Lukes Magic Valley Medical Center | Twin Falls | 14 | $44,084 | $6,637 | |
| St Joseph Regional Medical Center | Lewiston | 14 | $26,660 | $6,898 | |
| Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center | Boise | 53 | $33,510 | $7,168 | |
| Saint Alphonsus Medical Center - Nampa | Nampa | 26 | $37,529 | $7,226 | |
| Portneuf Medical Center | Pocatello | 24 | $40,247 | $7,331 |
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.