Irregular heartbeat, with major complications in Idaho
MS-DRG 308: Cardiac arrhythmia and conduction disorders with mcc
$55,569typical hospital bill
$9,988typical amount paid
$9,699–$13,896range paid across 6 hospitals
Idaho hospitals billed Medicare a typical $55,569 for this stay in 2024, about 5.6 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 | 37 | $30,747 | $9,699 | |
| St Luke's Regional Medical Center | Boise | 26 | $47,457 | $9,779 | |
| St Lukes Magic Valley Medical Center | Twin Falls | 18 | $62,964 | $9,792 | |
| Saint Alphonsus Medical Center - Nampa | Nampa | 12 | $54,756 | $10,183 | |
| Portneuf Medical Center | Pocatello | 16 | $56,382 | $12,745 | |
| Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center | Boise | 27 | $72,775 | $13,896 |
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.