Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) in Idaho
MS-DRG 208: Respiratory system diagnosis with ventilator support <=96 hours
$103,538typical hospital bill
$21,527typical amount paid
$20,191–$24,307range paid across 5 hospitals
Idaho hospitals billed Medicare a typical $103,538 for this stay in 2024, about 4.8 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 Lukes Magic Valley Medical Center | Twin Falls | 13 | $103,538 | $20,191 | |
| Kootenai Health | Coeur D'alene | 39 | $66,203 | $21,054 | |
| Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center | Idaho Falls | 42 | $147,471 | $21,527 | |
| Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center | Boise | 14 | $94,428 | $22,575 | |
| St Luke's Regional Medical Center | Boise | 18 | $132,772 | $24,307 |
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.