Prices at 4 hospitals in Idaho, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$280
Chargemaster (median)
$280
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$77
Medicare pays
$4
Typical cash range: $280 – $280. The median cash price is about 76.3× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Hospital | Idaho Falls, ID | $280 | $760 | ★ 3/5 | 115 min | 14.8% |
CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.