Other Factors Influencing Health Status in Idaho
MS-DRG 951: Other factors influencing health status
$23,253typical hospital bill
$5,517typical amount paid
$5,461–$5,573range paid across 2 hospitals
Idaho hospitals billed Medicare a typical $23,253 for this stay in 2024, about 4.2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's Regional Medical Center | Boise | 14 | $27,451 | $5,461 | |
| St Lukes Magic Valley Medical Center | Twin Falls | 11 | $19,054 | $5,573 |
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.