How much does an Emergency room visit cost in Idaho?
Emergency room visit (level 5) · CPT 99285 · State: Idaho
In Idaho, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Emergency room visit (level 5) is about $1,087, with most between $276 and $1,373 ($1,066 cash/self-pay). Based on 18 Idaho hospitals — 11% lower than the national typical of $1,224. Hospital list charges run about $1,500 (1.4× higher).
Source: medians across 18 Idaho hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national Emergency room visit (level 5) cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.
Emergency room visit (level 5) cost in Idaho — FAQs
How much does an Emergency room visit (level 5) cost in Idaho?
In Idaho, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Emergency room visit (level 5) is about $1,087, with most between $276 and $1,373, based on 18 Idaho hospitals. That's 11% lower than the national typical of $1,224.
How much does an Emergency room visit (level 5) cost without insurance in Idaho?
Cash or self-pay prices for an Emergency room visit (level 5) in Idaho run around $1,066. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $1,500), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Idaho hospital bill for an Emergency room visit (level 5) so high?
Idaho hospital "list" charges for an Emergency room visit (level 5) run about $1,500 — roughly 1.4× the $1,087 insurers actually pay there. The list price is rarely what anyone pays; the negotiated and cash rates are the realistic benchmark.
Can I negotiate the cost of an Emergency room visit (level 5) in Idaho?
Yes. If a Idaho hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,087), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Idaho hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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