How many shoppable procedure prices are published for Steele Memorial Medical Center?

Steele Memorial Medical Center in Salmon, ID currently has 114 standardized procedure price records indexed from its public 45 CFR § 180 machine-readable file.

What is Steele Memorial Medical Center's CMS Care Compare overall star rating?

CMS Care Compare assigns Steele Memorial Medical Center an overall hospital quality rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on public federal clinical and patient-experience measures.

Hospital Profile Critical Access Hospital Government - Local 18 Beds · rural Updated: 2026-02-26

Steele Memorial Medical Center

203 South Daisy Street, Salmon, ID 83467 · 114 Priced Procedures · 75% Patient Recommendation

CMS Overall Rating 3 / 5 Stars

Near Fair BaseRate Benchmark

1.00×vs. Fair Market Price

Typical commercial prices here match the fair market benchmark (1.00×) after accounting for local nurse/doctor wages and patient complexity.

67/100 · Caution

67/100Self-Pay Cash Beats Insurance 73% of the Time

File Completeness85

Price Logic28

Peer Alignment67

Clean Billing66

Real Cash Discount100

Premium Quality Tier

3-Star CMS clinical quality rating paired with 1.00× fair market pricing.

Behavioral Pricing FingerprintConsistent Department Multiples

Aligned Regional Benchmark Peer

Steele Memorial Medical Center prices shoppable and inpatient services (5.6× to 6.0× Medicare, divergence 1.07×) in alignment with regional hospital peers (1.00× Fair BaseRate). Reviewing plan-specific negotiated rates and cash discounts helps lock in the lowest out-of-pocket tier.

Regional Benchmark in IDU.S. National Reference Pool

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Where They're Good (Patient & Payer Edge)

Bottom-quartile procedures (Q25) price at 0.78× the peer BaseRate benchmark
Self-pay cash beats commercial insurance on 73% of shoppable procedures (99/100 Cash Honesty)
CMS clinical safety score (65/100 safety score) with 75% patient recommendation
Binding Good Faith Estimate rights under 45 CFR § 149.610 protect self-pay patients before scheduling

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Where You Can Get Burned (Markup Traps)

Outpatient surgery & OR suites carry a 1.5× markup over Medicare rates
Captive ER (2.2×) & laboratory (6.1×) services average 1.07× higher multiples than routine shoppable care (5.6×)
Upper-quartile procedures (Q75 1.28×) jump +28% above the median procedure ratio (Q50 1.00×)
Unnegotiated chargemaster list prices average 5.6× Medicare (33¢ true HCRIS cost per $1 gross)

Front-Door ShoppableElective / Imaging

5.6× Medicare

Pre-scheduled outpatient procedures where patients can comparison-shop.

Back-Door Captive & ER1.07× Divergence

6.0× Medicare

Emergency, inpatient DRG, lab, and specialty drug lines billed after admission.

Quantile Tail Spread+28% Upper Tail

Q25 0.78× · Q50 1.00× · Q75 1.28×

Detects median-gaming when upper-quartile codes spike above the p50 median.

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Department & Integrity Multiples (vs. CMS Medicare Cost Anchor) Green ≤1.3× · Teal 1.3–1.8× · Amber 1.8–2.5× · Rose >2.5×

Front-Door Shoppable CareFront-Door Shoppable

5.6× MedicareWatchout

Outpatient Surgery & ORBack-Door Captive

1.5× MedicareGood

Diagnostic Imaging (CT/MRI)Front-Door Shoppable

2.6× MedicareFair

Back-Door Captive ER VisitsBack-Door Captive

2.2× MedicareFair

Inpatient Lab & PathologyBack-Door Captive

6.1× MedicareWatchout

Specialty & Infusion Drugs (J-Codes)Back-Door Captive

2.2× MedicareFair

Self-Pay Cash Honesty & 501(r)Integrity & Outcomes

73% Cash Edge · 99/100Good

CMS Clinical Safety & Star ValueIntegrity & Outcomes

3 CMS · 65/100Fair

Procedure Prices at Steele Memorial Medical Center

High-impact clinical procedures (MRIs, surgeries, inpatient stays, visits) are prioritized first. Use the category pills or search bar to filter all 114 published procedures.

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Procedure & Billing Code	Self-Pay Cash	This Hospital	Fair BaseRate	vs. Fair
Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `470`	$32,193	$32,193	$19,432	1.7×
Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `871`	$16,364	$16,364	$19,087	0.9×
Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `392`	$14,970	$14,970	$8,223	1.8×
C-section delivery (full package) CPT Code: `59510`	$4,650	$4,650	$2,975	1.6×
Total knee replacement CPT Code: `27447`	$3,042	$3,042	$13,523	0.2×
Vaginal delivery (full package) CPT Code: `59400`	$2,927	$2,927	$2,680	1.1×
MRI, brain (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70553`	$2,832	$2,832	$511	unverified
Cataract surgery with lens implant CPT Code: `66984`	$2,599	$2,599	$2,540	1.0×
Sleep study (overnight, in lab) CPT Code: `95810`	$2,419	$2,419	$1,021	2.4×
Total hip replacement CPT Code: `27130`	$2,360	$2,360	$13,413	0.2×
MRI, brain (no contrast) CPT Code: `70551`	$2,222	$2,222	$343	unverified
Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) CPT Code: `47562`	$2,104	$2,104	$6,109	0.3×
MRI, lower back (no contrast) CPT Code: `72148`	$1,914	$1,914	$338	unverified
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) CPT Code: `74177`	$1,936	$1,936	$448	unverified
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) CPT Code: `93306`	$1,742	$1,742	$583	3.0×
Bunion correction surgery CPT Code: `28296`	$1,750	$1,750	$3,446	0.5×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) CPT Code: `74176`	$1,680	$1,680	$303	unverified
Inguinal hernia repair CPT Code: `49505`	$1,381	$1,381	$3,629	0.4×
MRI, knee or other leg joint CPT Code: `73721`	$1,385	$1,385	$369	unverified
Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair CPT Code: `29881`	$1,299	$1,299	$3,372	0.4×
Trauma team activation HCPCS Code: `G0390`	$1,266	$1,266	$1,453	0.9×
CT scan, head (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70470`	$1,288	$1,288	$258	unverified
CT scan, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72125`	$1,104	$1,104	$169	unverified
CT scan, head (no contrast) CPT Code: `70450`	$999	$999	$160	unverified
CT scan, sinuses CPT Code: `70486`	$1,005	$1,005	$166	unverified
CT scan, chest (no contrast) CPT Code: `71250`	$994	$994	$167	unverified
CT scan, pelvis CPT Code: `72192`	$923	$923	$163	unverified
Upper endoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `43239`	$887	$887	$987	0.9×
Colonoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `45380`	$901	$901	$1,256	0.7×
CT scan, head (with contrast) CPT Code: `70460`	$887	$887	$242	unverified
Colonoscopy (diagnostic) CPT Code: `45378`	$736	$736	$981	0.8×
Blood transfusion CPT Code: `36430`	$698	$698	$498	1.4×
Breast lump removal CPT Code: `19120`	$601	$601	$3,875	0.2×
CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) CPT Code: `72131`	$576	$576	$168	unverified
Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) CPT Code: `76700`	$539	$539	$134	unverified
Rabies immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90375`	$499	$499	$322	1.5×
Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) CPT Code: `93970`	$468	$468	$272	1.7×
Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77066`	$420	$420	$148	unverified
Injection procedure for pain management HCPCS Code: `G0260`	$386	$386	$855	0.5×
Psychotherapy session (60 minutes) CPT Code: `90837`	$345	$345	$181	1.9×
Ultrasound, thyroid and neck CPT Code: `76536`	$341	$341	$132	unverified
Screening mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77067`	$344	$344	$123	unverified
Psychiatric evaluation (first visit) CPT Code: `90791`	$284	$284	$185	1.5×
Ultrasound, pelvis CPT Code: `76856`	$303	$303	$130	unverified
Speech therapy (language evaluation) CPT Code: `92507`	$200	$200	$86	2.3×
Care planning with family CPT Code: `90887`	$213	$213	$107	2.0×
New patient office visit (30-44 min) CPT Code: `99203`	$200	$200	$110	1.8×
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) CPT Code: `99214`	$201	$201	$123	1.6×
Family therapy session CPT Code: `90847`	$216	$216	$173	1.2×
Review of medical records for care CPT Code: `90889`	$182	$182	$114	1.6×
Diagnostic procedure preparation HCPCS Code: `G0279`	$128	$128	$35	3.7×
Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) CPT Code: `93005`	$146	$146	$64	2.3×
X-ray, chest (two views) CPT Code: `71046`	$170	$170	$93	unverified
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) CPT Code: `99213`	$137	$137	$87	1.6×
X-ray, lower back CPT Code: `72110`	$158	$158	$112	unverified
X-ray, chest (single view) CPT Code: `71045`	$114	$114	$92	unverified
X-ray, shoulder CPT Code: `73030`	$125	$125	$92	unverified
Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) CPT Code: `76705`	$149	$149	$126	unverified
Hospital observation (per hour) HCPCS Code: `G0378`	$122	$122	$86	1.4×
Physical therapy (manual therapy) CPT Code: `97140`	$92	$92	$34	2.7×
Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) CPT Code: `90834`	$108	$108	$166	0.7×
Breathing treatment (nebulizer) CPT Code: `94640`	$95	$95	$201	0.5×
X-ray, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72040`	$94	$94	$93	unverified
X-ray, hand CPT Code: `73130`	$94	$94	$93	unverified
X-ray, ankle CPT Code: `73610`	$116	$116	$93	unverified
X-ray, hip CPT Code: `73502`	$86	$86	$93	unverified
X-ray, foot CPT Code: `73630`	$94	$94	$92	unverified
Typhoid vaccine HCPCS Code: `90675`	$853	$853	$347	2.5×
Hepatitis B vaccine HCPCS Code: `90744`	$242	$242	$37	6.5×
MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella) HCPCS Code: `90707`	$254	$254	$111	2.3×
Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90715`	$164	$164	$56	2.9×
Pneumococcal vaccine HCPCS Code: `90732`	$189	$189	$140	1.4×
Blood test, potassium CPT Code: `84132`	$98	$98	$5	19.6×
Culture, blood CPT Code: `87040`	$113	$113	$11	10.3×
Hepatitis C antibody test CPT Code: `86803`	$108	$108	$15	7.2×
Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) CPT Code: `85025`	$77	$77	$8	9.6×
Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel CPT Code: `80053`	$98	$98	$11	8.9×
Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) CPT Code: `84153`	$98	$98	$19	5.2×
Prostate cancer screening (blood test) HCPCS Code: `G0103`	$93	$93	$20	4.7×
Colorectal cancer screening (alternative) HCPCS Code: `G0145`	$108	$108	$27	4.0×
Blood test, vitamin D CPT Code: `82306`	$95	$95	$31	3.1×
Blood test, amylase CPT Code: `82150`	$67	$67	$7	9.6×
Blood test, lipase CPT Code: `83690`	$62	$62	$7	8.9×
Blood test, liver function panel CPT Code: `80076`	$74	$74	$9	8.2×
Blood test, basic metabolic panel CPT Code: `80048`	$71	$71	$9	7.9×
Blood test, magnesium CPT Code: `83735`	$55	$55	$7	7.9×
Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) CPT Code: `83036`	$59	$59	$10	5.9×
Electrical stimulation therapy HCPCS Code: `G0283`	$77	$77	$14	5.5×
Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) CPT Code: `82728`	$71	$71	$14	5.1×
Blood test, vitamin B12 CPT Code: `82607`	$74	$74	$16	4.6×
Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) CPT Code: `97110`	$77	$77	$35	2.2×
Physical therapy (gait training) CPT Code: `97116`	$71	$71	$33	2.2×
Occupational therapy (self-care training) CPT Code: `97535`	$79	$79	$38	2.1×
Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) CPT Code: `80061`	$51	$51	$14	3.6×
Extended office visit (prolonged) HCPCS Code: `G2212`	$68	$68	$33	2.1×
Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) CPT Code: `97112`	$76	$76	$38	2.0×
Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) CPT Code: `97530`	$75	$75	$40	1.9×
Blood antibody screen CPT Code: `86850`	$76	$76	$46	1.7×
Orthotic fitting and training CPT Code: `97760`	$75	$75	$51	1.5×
X-ray, pelvis CPT Code: `72170`	$74	$74	$110	unverified
Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) CPT Code: `93000`	$46	$46	$25	1.8×
Flu vaccine (high dose) HCPCS Code: `90656`	$23	$23	$25	0.9×
Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) CPT Code: `81001`	$46	$46	$3	unverified
Blood test, calcium CPT Code: `82310`	$37	$37	$5	unverified
Blood test, creatinine (kidney) CPT Code: `82565`	$22	$22	$5	unverified
Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) CPT Code: `82947`	$34	$34	$4	unverified
Blood test, sodium CPT Code: `84295`	$40	$40	$5	unverified
Pneumonia vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0009`	$11	$11	$49	0.2×
Blood test, thyroid (TSH) CPT Code: `84443`	$24	$24	$18	unverified
Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) CPT Code: `84520`	$41	$41	$4	unverified
Blood test, hemoglobin CPT Code: `85018`	$25	$25	$3	unverified
Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) CPT Code: `85610`	$36	$36	$5	unverified
Blood test, clotting time (PTT) CPT Code: `85730`	$47	$47	$6	unverified
Culture, bacterial CPT Code: `87070`	$30	$30	$9	unverified

Showing top 25 high-impact procedures of 114 total

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CMS CCN: 131305

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Fair BaseRate™ $19,432

Medicare Rate $14,044

Self-Pay Cash $32,193

Insurer Median $32,193

1. Amount on Your Bill or Quote ($) Pre-filled with Steele Memorial Medical Center’s charged/list benchmark

2. Household Annual Income ($) Screened against 2026 HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines

3. Household Size (1–8) 2026 FPL: $15,650 + $5,500 per additional person

Step 1 · 501(r) Charity Care Check 274% of 2026 FPL

Above Standard 400% FPL Financial-Assistance Ceiling

At 274% FPL, you exceed the standard 400% FPL tier, though medical-hardship caps (when bills exceed 10% of annual income) may still apply.

Step 2 · Cash vs. Insurance Arbitrage Save $10,731 Paying Cash

Self-Pay Cash Rate ($32,193) Beats Your Bill

Steele Memorial Medical Center's published 45 CFR § 180 self-pay cash rate is $32,193 (vs. $32,193 commercial insurer median). Ask billing to reclassify the visit to prompt-pay self-pay if it beats your deductible.

Step 3 · Fair BaseRate Target +$23,492 Above Fair BaseRate

Negotiate Toward $19,432 Fair BaseRate ($14,044 Medicare)

Your bill ($42,924) is $23,492 above the denoised Fair BaseRate ($19,432) and 3.1× the $14,044 Medicare rate.

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IRS Form 990 Schedule H & 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) For-Profit / Non-501(c)(3)

Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) & Amounts Generally Billed (AGB)

Public IRS & CMS ownership records classify Steele Memorial Medical Center as a non-501(c)(3) facility. Federal 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) statutory charity-care caps apply specifically to tax-exempt nonprofit hospitals, though state hospital fair-pricing statutes and prompt-pay self-pay discounts may still apply.

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CMS Care Compare Public Quality Record

Clinical Quality, Patient Experience & Infection Benchmarks

CMS Overall3/5 Stars (3/5)

Safety Composite65/100

Would Recommend75%

Rated 9 or 10 (HCAHPS)74%

30-Day Mortality vs U.S.same

Unplanned Readmissionsame

Hip/Knee Complication Rate3.6%

CMS Price Transparency Administrative Enforcement Log

Factual public administrative actions published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding 45 CFR § 180 compliance at Steele Memorial Medical Center. Prior administrative notices do not necessarily reflect current compliance status.

2024-12-10·administrative_or_closure
Closure Notice
Recorded
2024-08-28·warning_notice
Warning Notice
Recorded
2023-02-09·administrative_or_closure
Met Requirements
Recorded

Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare (84 completed HCAHPS patient surveys). Clinical quality metrics summarize historical facility-wide cohorts and are not medical advice for individual care decisions.

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Higher-Quality, Above-Median Price Tier

2D regional comparison of commercial negotiated price index against CMS clinical quality composite for Steele Memorial Medical Center.

Price Index: 1.14× regional baseline

Quality: 56/100 CMS composite

Median Household Income$52,057U.S. Census ACS

Local Uninsured Share6.8%Regional ACS estimate

200% FPL (1 Person)$31,920Common free-care ceiling

400% FPL (Family of 4)$128,600Common AGB cap ceiling

45 CFR § 180 Primary-Source Lineage & Federal Verification VeriRate 67/100 · Caution CMS CCN 131305

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