Mini-stroke (TIA) in Idaho
MS-DRG 069: Transient ischemia without thrombolytic
$34,074typical hospital bill
$6,596typical amount paid
$6,420–$6,773range paid across 2 hospitals
Idaho hospitals billed Medicare a typical $34,074 for this stay in 2024, about 5.2 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 | 13 | $22,949 | $6,420 | |
| Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center | Idaho Falls | 21 | $45,199 | $6,773 |
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.