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Hospital Profile Critical Access Hospital Government - Local 13 Beds · rural Updated: 2026-06-12

Valor Health

1202 East Locust Street, Emmett, ID 83617 · 101 Priced Procedures

CMS Overall Rating No CMS Rating
Pillar 1 · The BaseRate™ CompositeHow 1.00× Fair BaseRate Works: Raw price averages unfairly penalize hospitals in high-wage cities or trauma centers treating sicker patients. We adjust for local CMS hospital wage levels and patient complexity first. A 1.00× score means right at the fair price average, 0.85× means 15% cheaper than fair market, and 1.30× means 30% above fair market.Near Fair BaseRate Benchmark
1.00×vs. Fair Market Price
Position vs. 1.00× Fair PriceRight at U.S. Average (0%) 1.00× (center of the bar) is the U.S. fair price average after accounting for local hospital wages and patient complexity. Left of center (<1.00×) is below fair price; right of center (>1.00×) is above fair price.

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

Pillar 2 · VeriRate™ Data TrustHow VeriRate™ (0–100) Works: Hospitals are legally required to publish machine-readable price files, but some bury fake $0.01 numbers or omit cash discounts. VeriRate audits each file across 5 checks (hover any badge below to see what it tests).44/100 · Quarantined
44/100Self-Pay Cash Beats Insurance 26% of the Time
File Completeness51Provenance (File Completeness): Checks whether the hospital published a complete, up-to-date machine-readable price file with valid CPT and MS-DRG billing codes instead of leaving blanks.
Price Logic16Coherence (Price Logic): Checks whether the hospital’s numbers make basic sense — e.g., self-pay cash price is lower than gross list price, with no fake $0.01 or $999,999 placeholder numbers.
Peer Alignment74Concordance (Peer Alignment): Checks whether reported prices sit in a realistic range compared to Medicare and nearby hospitals rather than wild 100× unit errors.
Clean Billing48Regularity (Clean Billing): Checks whether rates are structured consistently across procedures without erratic statistical spikes or hidden unbundled facility fees.
Real Cash Discount40Cash Honesty (Real Cash Discount): Checks whether the hospital offers a genuine self-pay cash discount that beats or matches commercial insurance rates instead of billing full sticker price.
Pillar 3 · Clinical Quality & ER SpeedChecks whether higher hospital prices actually buy better clinical quality — combining CMS Star Ratings, hospital safety scores, and emergency room wait times.Regional Value Leader
CMS Star RatingNot RatedOfficial CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating (1 to 5 stars) summarizing mortality, safety of care, readmissions, and patient experience.
Safety Score85/100Composite patient safety score (0–100) derived from CMS hospital-acquired infection rates (CLABSI, CAUTI, MRSA, C. diff), surgical complications, and HCAHPS surveys.
Typical ER Wait102 minMedian minutes patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, as reported to CMS Timely and Effective Care.

Balances commercial hospital prices against CMS clinical safety, infection control, and patient experience.

Behavioral Pricing FingerprintConsistent Department Multiples

Aligned Regional Benchmark Peer

Valor Health prices shoppable and inpatient services (5.4× to 4.9× Medicare, divergence 0.91×) 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
Advantage

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 26% of shoppable procedures (40/100 Cash Honesty)
  • CMS clinical safety score (85/100 safety score) with 72% patient recommendation
  • IRS 501(c)(3) charity care provides free care up to 200% FPL and discounted care up to 400% FPL (53.1% AGB cap)
Watchout

Where You Can Get Burned (Markup Traps)

  • Outpatient surgery & OR suites carry a 2.7× markup over Medicare rates
  • Commercial insurance median sits at 1.00× Fair BaseRate (5.4× Medicare), so insured patients should always compare the self-pay cash price before paying.
  • Upper-quartile procedures (Q75 1.28×) jump +28% above the median procedure ratio (Q50 1.00×)
  • Consolidated metro market (HHI 2,410) limits in-network hospital competition (Moderately Concentrated (1,500–2,500))
Front-Door ShoppableElective / Imaging
5.4× Medicare

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

Back-Door Captive & ER0.91× Divergence
4.9× 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.

Select any lens to inspect department markups, federal cost accounting, or insurer discounts.
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
5.4× MedicareWatchout
Outpatient Surgery & ORBack-Door Captive
2.7× MedicareFair
Diagnostic Imaging (CT/MRI)Front-Door Shoppable
7.7× MedicareWatchout
Back-Door Captive ER VisitsBack-Door Captive
7.8× MedicareWatchout
Inpatient Lab & PathologyBack-Door Captive
8.0× MedicareWatchout
Specialty & Infusion Drugs (J-Codes)Back-Door Captive
1.5× MedicareGood
Self-Pay Cash Honesty & 501(r)Integrity & Outcomes
26% Cash Edge · 40/100Watchout
CMS Clinical Safety & Star ValueIntegrity & Outcomes
3 CMS · 85/100Good

Procedure Prices at Valor Health

High-impact clinical procedures (MRIs, surgeries, inpatient stays, visits) are prioritized first. Use the category pills or search bar to filter all 101 published procedures.

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Procedure & Billing Code This Hospital vs. Fair
Total knee replacement
CPT Code: 27447
$28,602 2.1×
Total hip replacement
CPT Code: 27130
$21,630 1.6×
C-section delivery (full package)
CPT Code: 59510
$6,980 2.3×
MRI, brain (with and without contrast)
CPT Code: 70553
$4,311 unverified
MRI, lower back (no contrast)
CPT Code: 72148
$2,564 unverified
CT scan, head (with and without contrast)
CPT Code: 70470
$2,528 unverified
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)
CPT Code: 74177
$2,406 unverified
Sleep study (overnight, in lab)
CPT Code: 95810
$2,340 2.3×
Colonoscopy with biopsy
CPT Code: 45380
$2,340 1.9×
Vaginal delivery (full package)
CPT Code: 59400
$2,266 unverified
CT scan, neck (cervical spine)
CPT Code: 72125
$2,175 unverified
CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine)
CPT Code: 72131
$2,190 unverified
Colonoscopy (diagnostic)
CPT Code: 45378
$2,015 2.1×
MRI, brain (no contrast)
CPT Code: 70551
$1,940 unverified
CT scan, head (with contrast)
CPT Code: 70460
$1,899 unverified
MRI, knee or other leg joint
CPT Code: 73721
$1,914 unverified
CT scan, chest (no contrast)
CPT Code: 71250
$1,884 unverified
Blood transfusion
CPT Code: 36430
$1,854 3.7×
Bunion correction surgery
CPT Code: 28296
$1,778 0.5×
CT scan, head (no contrast)
CPT Code: 70450
$1,731 unverified
Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)
CPT Code: 93970
$1,628 6.0×
Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)
CPT Code: 47562
$1,648 0.3×
Upper endoscopy with biopsy
CPT Code: 43239
$1,499 1.5×
CT scan, pelvis
CPT Code: 72192
$1,440 unverified
Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair
CPT Code: 29881
$1,347 0.4×
Showing top 25 high-impact procedures of 101 total
Inline Bill X-Ray & 501(r) Calculator 501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Free Care ≤200% FPL · AGB Cap 53.1%

Audit a Bill or Quote at Valor Health (Zero PHI Required)

CMS CCN: 131318
CPT 27447
Fair BaseRate™ $13,523
Medicare Rate $13,117
Self-Pay Cash $28,602
Insurer Median $28,602
Pre-filled with Valor Health’s charged/list benchmark
Screened against 2026 HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines
2026 FPL: $15,650 + $5,500 per additional person
Step 1 · 501(r) Charity Care Check 501(r) AGB Cap: $15,978 (274% FPL)

Statutory 501(r) AGB Cap Limits Bill to $15,978

At 274% FPL (201%–400% FPL tier), 26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5) caps FAP-eligible bills at Amounts Generally Billed (53.1% of gross = $15,978).

Step 2 · Cash vs. Insurance Arbitrage Save $1,505 Paying Cash

Self-Pay Cash Rate ($28,602) Beats Your Bill

Valor Health's published 45 CFR § 180 self-pay cash rate is $28,602 (vs. $28,602 commercial insurer median). Ask billing to reclassify the visit to prompt-pay self-pay if it beats your deductible.

Step 3 · Fair BaseRate Target +$16,584 Above Fair BaseRate

Negotiate Toward $13,523 Fair BaseRate ($13,117 Medicare)

Your bill ($30,107) is $16,584 above the denoised Fair BaseRate ($13,523) and 2.3× the $13,117 Medicare rate.

1-Click Factual Dispute Summary: Copy a citation-backed benchmark memo (with CMS CCN, CPT code, Medicare reference, Fair BaseRate, and 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) calculations) to paste into patient-portal messages or billing appeals.
IRS Form 990 Schedule H & 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Hospital

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

EIN: 826000422
Filing Period: 199610
Free Care Eligibility BenchmarkUp to 200% FPL100% charity write-off income threshold
Discounted Care EligibilityUp to 400% FPLSliding-scale & AGB billing cap tier
Charity Care Share of ExpensesSee Schedule HNet community financial assistance reported
26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5) AGB Benchmark Method: lookback_commercial_median

Hospital-Specific CMS HCRIS Benchmark (53.1% of gross charges)

Under 26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5), a tax-exempt hospital organization may not bill FAP-eligible patients more than Amounts Generally Billed (AGB) to individuals with insurance covering emergency or medically necessary care. Derived from this facility’s reported CMS HCRIS cost-to-charge & insurer allowance filings. Verify your exact Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) determination directly with the billing office.

Screen your household size, income, and itemized CPT codes against 2026 HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines: Calculate Your 501(r) Cap Above ↑
CMS Care Compare Public Quality Record

Clinical Quality, Patient Experience & Infection Benchmarks

Safety Composite85/100
Median ER Wait102 min
Left ER Before Seen1%

CMS Price Transparency Administrative Enforcement Log

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

  • 2026-03-19·warning_notice

    Warning Notice

    Recorded
  • 2023-07-31·administrative_or_closure

    Closure Notice

    Recorded
  • 2023-06-08·cap_corrective_action

    CAP Request

    Recorded
  • 2023-02-28·warning_notice

    Warning Notice

    Recorded

Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare. Clinical quality metrics summarize historical facility-wide cohorts and are not medical advice for individual care decisions.

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Regional Quality & Price Benchmark

2D regional comparison of commercial negotiated price index against CMS clinical quality composite for Valor Health.

Price Index: 1.15× regional baseline
Quality: 56/100 CMS composite
Median Household Income$66,245U.S. Census ACS
Local Uninsured Share11.9%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 44/100 · Quarantined CMS CCN 131318 EIN 826000422

Verify the Raw Data: Official Hospital MRF, CMS Medicare.gov & Federal Filings

Published MRF FileCMS_45_CFR_180_FILING.json
Publication / Vintage2026-06-12
Validated Rate Rows619 (CMS v3.0.0)
File Integrity DigestVerified · CCN 131318

Safe-Harbor Data Corrections: Parsed directly from public 45 CFR § 180 hospital filings, CMS Care Compare, and CMS HCRIS cost reports. Hospital compliance officers may submit updated MRF URLs or rate tables for verification.