Prices at 14 hospitals in Idaho, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $16,421 — 423% above the US median ($3,143), roughly 16.0× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treasure Valley Hospital | Boise, ID | $6,851 | $4,123 | — | — | — |
| St Lukes Magic Valley Medical Center | Twin Falls, ID | $16,421 | $12,480 | ★ 4/5 | 186 min | — |
| St Luke's Regional Medical Center | Boise, ID | $16,421 | $12,480 | ★ 5/5 | 168 min | — |
| St Luke's Nampa Medical Center | Nampa, ID | $16,421 | $13,137 | ★ 5/5 | 158 min | — |
| St Luke's Jerome | Jerome, ID | $16,421 | $12,480 | — | 100 min | — |
| St Luke's Elmore Medical Center | Mountain Home, ID | $16,421 | $12,480 | ★ 5/5 | 112 min | — |
| St Luke's McCall | Mccall, ID | $16,421 | $14,450 | — | 145 min | — |
| St Luke's Wood River Medical Center | Ketchum, ID | $16,421 | $14,450 | ★ 4/5 | 140 min | — |
| Mountain View Hospital | Idaho Falls, ID | $18,500 | $902 | ★ 3/5 | 114 min | — |
| Idaho Falls Community Hospital, Llc | Idaho Falls, ID | $18,500 | $902 | ★ 4/5 | 137 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 October 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 $16,421 — about 16.0× the Medicare rate ($1,023). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($2,047).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
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