Bear Lake Memorial Hospital Pricing Analysis
164 SOUTH FIFTH STREET, MONTPELIER, ID
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
B
Below average prices
14x
the federal fair-price benchmark
1,655
30 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Bear Lake Memorial Hospital charges the most compared to the federal fair-price benchmark. “They Charge” is what appears on your bill. “Gov. Benchmark” is what the government determines the doctor's work is worth.
| Procedure | Code | They Charge | Gov. Benchmark | You Overpay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X Ray Bone Survey Limited | 77074 | $3,166 | $65 | +$3,101 |
| Apply Skin Graft TO Trunk Addtl100 SQ CM | 15274 | $1,641 | $87 | +$1,554 |
| Ultrasound Paracentesis Guidance | 76942 | $1,144 | $64 | +$1,080 |
| Picc Line Insertion >5yr Without Imaging | 36569 | $1,478 | $86 | +$1,392 |
| RT Ventilator Assist Management Subseque | 94003 | $1,009 | $59 | +$950 |
| RT Ventilator Assist Management 1st Day | 94002 | $1,403 | $86 | +$1,317 |
| Moderate sedation (first 15 min) | 99152 | $744 | $51 | +$693 |
| Hemodialysis Training | 90935 | $862 | $61 | +$800 |
| NM Cardio Stress Test W/interpret & Rpt | 93015 | $992 | $73 | +$919 |
| MRI — brain (no contrast) | 70551 | $2,634 | $195 | +$2,438 |
| CT scan — abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) | 74176 | $2,388 | $183 | +$2,205 |
| X-ray — lower back (4+ views) | 72110 | $683 | $53 | +$629 |
| MR Abdomen With Contrast | 74181 | $2,438 | $194 | +$2,244 |
| Central Line Insertion >5 Years | 36556 | $2,951 | $238 | +$2,713 |
| CT scan — chest (no contrast) | 71250 | $1,614 | $133 | +$1,481 |
| CT Scan Spine Lumbar | 72131 | $1,582 | $130 | +$1,452 |
| CT scan — head/brain (no contrast) | 70450 | $1,296 | $107 | +$1,189 |
About Bear Lake Memorial Hospital
Bear Lake Memorial Hospital in MONTPELIER, ID charges about 14x the federal benchmark — typical for US hospitals across 30 procedures we could compare. This data comes directly from the hospital's own published price file — they're required by federal law to share it.
What this means for your bill
If you're uninsured, out-of-network, or have a high-deductible plan, these prices directly affect what you pay. If you have in-network insurance, your insurer has likely negotiated much lower rates.
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