Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc in Idaho
MS-DRG 242: Permanent cardiac pacemaker implant with mcc
$120,233typical hospital bill
$30,227typical amount paid
$26,388–$34,065range paid across 2 hospitals
Idaho hospitals billed Medicare a typical $120,233 for this stay in 2024, about 4.0 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's Regional Medical Center | Boise | 22 | $97,829 | $26,388 | |
| Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center | Boise | 11 | $142,638 | $34,065 |
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.