Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) in Idaho
MS-DRG 460: Spinal fusion except cervical without mcc
$131,571typical hospital bill
$30,268typical amount paid
$23,543–$37,453range paid across 6 hospitals
Idaho hospitals billed Medicare a typical $131,571 for this stay in 2024, about 4.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treasure Valley Hospital | Boise | 11 | $94,440 | $23,543 | |
| Idaho Falls Community Hospital, LLC | Idaho Falls | 12 | $78,370 | $27,495 | |
| Northwest Specialty Hospital | Post Falls | 18 | $168,703 | $29,793 | |
| St Luke's Regional Medical Center | Boise | 29 | $179,344 | $30,744 | |
| Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center | Boise | 13 | $76,288 | $36,554 | |
| St Lukes Magic Valley Medical Center | Twin Falls | 13 | $223,873 | $37,453 |
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.