Prices at 3 hospitals in Idaho, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$27,735
Chargemaster (median)
$34,669
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$27,149
Medicare pays
$592
Typical cash range: $27,735 – $27,735. The median cash price is about 46.9× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonner General Hospital | Sandpoint, ID | $27,735 | $27,149 | ★ 2/5 | 153 min | 15.1% |
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.