Lung infection, with complications in Idaho
MS-DRG 178: Respiratory infections and inflammations with cc
$27,874typical hospital bill
$7,939typical amount paid
$6,511–$10,341range paid across 4 hospitals
Idaho hospitals billed Medicare a typical $27,874 for this stay in 2024, about 3.5 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 | $21,437 | $6,511 | |
| Kootenai Health | Coeur D'alene | 20 | $22,106 | $7,482 | |
| Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center | Boise | 11 | $33,641 | $8,396 | |
| St Luke's Regional Medical Center | Boise | 20 | $37,355 | $10,341 |
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.