Ultrasound Scan of Chest Cost in Idaho
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 26 Idaho hospitals. CPT 76604. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
Hospital comparison — Idaho
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 26 of 26 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | Aetna | UHC | BCBS | Cigna | Molina | Humana | MultiPlan | Kaiser |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH CANYON MEDICAL CENTER GOODING |
$51.20 | — | — | $290 | — | — | — | — | — |
| WEISER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WEISER |
$81.90 | — | $26.55 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SAINT ALPHONSUS MEDICAL CENTER - NAMPA NAMPA |
$97.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BEAR LAKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL MONTPELIER |
$111 | — | — | $127 | — | — | — | — | — |
| GRITMAN MEDICAL CENTER MOSCOW |
$116 | $23.20 | — | $51.04 | $110 | — | — | — | $51.04 |
| TREASURE VALLEY HOSPITAL WEST EMERALD STREET BOISE |
$128 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MADISON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL REXBURG |
$244 | $95.00 | $94.00 | $70.00 | $70.56 | $103 | — | — | — |
| MOUNTAIN VIEW HOSPITAL IDAHO FALLS |
$247 | $51.39 | $51.39 | $51.39 | $70.00 | $51.39 | $48.82 | $75.00 | — |
| IDAHO FALLS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL IDAHO FALLS |
$247 | $51.64 | $51.64 | $51.64 | $70.00 | $51.64 | $51.64 | $75.00 | — |
| SAINT ALPHONSUS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER BOISE |
$287 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| NORTHWEST SPECIALTY HOSPITAL POST FALLS |
$311 | $108 | $53.30 | $54.00 | $47.20 | $108 | — | $75.00 | $108 |
| CASCADE MEDICAL CENTER CASCADE |
$326 | $320 | $317 | — | $412 | — | — | — | — |
| SHOSHONE MEDICAL CENTER KELLOGG |
$337 | $53.85 | $427 | — | $52.28 | — | $53.85 | $427 | $427 |
| KOOTENAI HEALTH COEUR D'ALENE |
$358 | $27.78 | $26.46 | $26.46 | $391 | $16.60 | $26.46 | — | $35.02 |
| POWER COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT AMERICAN FALLS |
$408 | $80.00 | $68.00 | $68.00 | $80.00 | $68.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 | — |
| PORTNEUF MEDICAL CENTER POCATELLO |
$416 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ST. LUKE'S WOOD RIVER MEDICAL CENTER KETCHUM |
$441 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ST. LUKE'S MCCALL MEDICAL CENTER MCCALL |
$441 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ST. LUKE'S JEROME MEDICAL CENTER TWIN FALLS |
$441 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ST. LUKE'S NAMPA MEDICAL CENTER NAMPA |
$441 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ST. LUKE'S BOISE MEDICAL CENTER BOISE |
$441 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTH CASSIA REGIONAL HOSPITAL BURLEY |
$452 | $27.13 | $27.13 | $27.13 | — | $27.13 | $27.13 | — | — |
| VIBRA HOSPITAL OF BOISE BOISE |
$464 | — | — | — | — | $464 | — | — | — |
| EASTERN IDAHO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER IDAHO FALLS |
$711 | $280 | $245 | $21.70 | $391 | $21.70 | $597 | $597 | — |
| WEST VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER CALDWELL |
$782 | $619 | $245 | $21.70 | $438 | $21.70 | $657 | $626 | — |
| POST FALLS ER & HOSPITAL POST FALLS |
$979 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
That is the median of what the 26 Idaho hospitals above publish for Ultrasound scan of chest — their own figures, filed under federal law. A bill well above them is evidence you can put in writing.
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Medicare reimbursement benchmark
For CPT 76604 in Idaho, Medicare reimburses about $57.04 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Idaho range from $51.20 to $979 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 5.9x what Medicare pays. If a self-pay quote you receive is more than 2-3x the Medicare rate, ask the hospital for the cash-discount price in writing.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does ultrasound scan of chest cost in Idaho?
- Cash prices for ultrasound scan of chest (CPT 76604) in Idaho range from $51.20 to $979, with a median of $337. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest ultrasound scan of chest in Idaho?
- The cheapest Idaho hospital published cash price for this procedure is $51.20. Use the table above sorted by cash price to find the lowest-priced facility near you.
- Are these the prices I'll pay?
- These are the rates hospitals publish. Final price depends on your insurance, deductible, and the specific services billed. Always confirm with the facility and your insurer before any procedure.
- Why do prices vary so much between hospitals?
- Hospitals set cash prices independently, and insurance contracts negotiate different rates per payer. Two facilities a few miles apart can charge 5-10x different prices for the same procedure.
- Where does this data come from?
- Federal law (45 CFR § 180) requires hospitals to publish their pricing in a machine-readable file. We aggregate these files and republish in a consumer-friendly format.