Prices at 17 hospitals in Idaho, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $2,468 — 91% above the US median ($1,290), roughly 8.7× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Canyon Medical Center | Gooding, ID | $426 | $367 | — | 116 min | — |
| Treasure Valley Hospital | Boise, ID | $1,036 | $830 | — | — | — |
| Mountain View Hospital | Idaho Falls, ID | $1,518 | $892 | ★ 3/5 | 114 min | — |
| Idaho Falls Community Hospital, Llc | Idaho Falls, ID | $1,518 | $896 | ★ 4/5 | 137 min | — |
| Portneuf Medical Center | Pocatello, ID | $1,612 | $2,278 | ★ 4/5 | 212 min | — |
| Kootenai Health | Coeur D'alene, ID | $1,622 | $956 | ★ 4/5 | 178 min | — |
| Northwest Specialty Hospital | Post Falls, ID | $1,948 | $933 | — | — | — |
| Gritman Medical Center | Moscow, ID | $2,468 | $1,086 | ★ 3/5 | 122 min | — |
| St Lukes Magic Valley Medical Center | Twin Falls, ID | $2,526 | $1,642 | ★ 4/5 | 186 min | — |
| St Luke's Regional Medical Center | Boise, ID | $2,526 | $1,642 | ★ 5/5 | 168 min | — |
| St Luke's Nampa Medical Center | Nampa, ID | $2,526 | $2,021 | ★ 5/5 | 158 min | — |
| St Luke's Jerome | Jerome, ID | $2,526 | $1,642 | — | 100 min | — |
| St Luke's Elmore Medical Center | Mountain Home, ID | $2,526 | $1,642 | ★ 5/5 | 112 min | — |
| St Luke's McCall | Mccall, ID | $2,526 | $2,223 | — | 145 min | — |
| St Luke's Wood River Medical Center | Ketchum, ID | $2,526 | $2,185 | ★ 4/5 | 140 min | — |
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. Data last updated September 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $2,468 — about 8.7× the Medicare rate ($284). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($568).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $2,526 list price could save about $58 (2%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
By city
Abdominal fluid drain (paracentesis) cost in other states
All Abdominal fluid drain (paracentesis) prices (national) → · All hospitals in Idaho →