Level 3 Pacemaker and Similar Procedures in Idaho
What 10 hospitals in Idaho charged and were paid for level 3 pacemaker and similar procedures (APC 5223), from 2024 Medicare claims.
Average charge
$46,408
Hospital list price billed
Average allowed
$9,869
Medicare's payment + patient's share
Medicare paid
$8,237
Average per service
State rank
#27 of 49
1 = lowest average payment
Hospitals in Idaho billed an average of $46,408 for level 3 pacemaker and similar procedures, about 4.7 times the average medicare-allowed amount of $9,869. That payment is 3% below the U.S. average of $10,202.
These are averages for patients with original (fee-for-service) Medicare. Private insurance pays different, negotiated prices, and what you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Use these figures to compare hospitals, not as a quote.
Paid $9,869Billed $46,408
About 21¢ was paid for every $1 hospitals in Idaho billed for this service.
Idaho hospitals: level 3 pacemaker and similar procedures
Every Idaho hospital that billed Medicare for this service at least 11 times. Click a column to sort.
| Hospital | Services | Avg charge | Avg allowed | Medicare paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Lukes Regional Medical CenterBoise | 125 | $30,417 | $9,476 | $7,844 |
| Kootenai Medical CenterCoeur D'alene | 108 | $39,474 | $10,060 | $8,428 |
| St Alphonsus Regional Medical CenterBoise | 78 | $25,522 | $10,326 | $8,693 |
| St Lukes Magic Valley RMCTwin Falls | 54 | $26,802 | $10,179 | $8,547 |
| Portneuf Medical CenterPocatello | 51 | $92,650 | $10,283 | $8,646 |
| Eastern Idaho Regional Medical CenterIdaho Falls | 46 | $93,796 | $9,257 | $7,615 |
| Idaho Falls Community Hospital, LLCIdaho Falls | 32 | $39,760 | $9,603 | $7,964 |
| St Joseph Regional Medical CenterLewiston | 28 | $60,065 | $10,283 | $8,651 |
| Treasure Valley HospitalBoise | 25 | $65,476 | $9,219 | $7,652 |
| West Valley Medical CenterCaldwell | 15 | $63,126 | $9,603 | $7,968 |
Lowest and highest allowed amounts in Idaho
Among hospitals with at least 11 Medicare services. Differences reflect local wage costs, teaching status and how sick patients were, as well as price.
Lowest
| Treasure Valley HospitalBoise, ID | $9,219 |
|---|---|
| Eastern Idaho Regional Medical CenterIdaho Falls, ID | $9,257 |
| St Lukes Regional Medical CenterBoise, ID | $9,476 |
| West Valley Medical CenterCaldwell, ID | $9,603 |
| Idaho Falls Community Hospital, LLCIdaho Falls, ID | $9,603 |
Highest
| St Alphonsus Regional Medical CenterBoise, ID | $10,326 |
|---|---|
| Portneuf Medical CenterPocatello, ID | $10,283 |
| St Joseph Regional Medical CenterLewiston, ID | $10,283 |
| St Lukes Magic Valley RMCTwin Falls, ID | $10,179 |
| Kootenai Medical CenterCoeur D'alene, ID | $10,060 |
Level 3 Pacemaker and Similar Procedures in other states
Questions
How much does level 3 pacemaker and similar procedures cost in Idaho?
In 2024 Medicare data, level 3 pacemaker and similar procedures (APC 5223) at 10 hospitals in Idaho was billed at $46,408 on average, while the average medicare-allowed amount was $9,869, of which Medicare paid $8,237. Your own cost depends on your insurance, deductible and the hospital.
Why are hospital charges so much higher than payments?
Charges are a hospital's list prices. Medicare pays fixed rates set in advance, and private insurers negotiate their own discounts, so almost nobody pays the full charge. For this service in Idaho, average charges were 4.7 times the average payment. Uninsured patients can ask the hospital about its financial assistance (charity care) policy and cash prices.
Source: CMS, Medicare Outpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service, 2024. The allowed amount is Medicare's payment plus the patient's coinsurance. CMS omits hospitals with fewer than 11 services for privacy. About the data.