CT Abdomen Cost in Idaho (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay
What does a ct abdomen cost in Idaho?
Expect roughly $600 to $1,180 for a ct abdomen in Idaho if you're commercially insured — that range already folds in both the facility charge and the physician fee. The median reported facility price across 14 hospitals is $760. It's built from CMS fee schedules and federally mandated hospital price transparency data.
The same CT Abdomen that costs $100 at IHC Health Services Inc., DBA Intermountain Health Cassia Regional Hospital in Burley reaches $8,852 at WEST VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER in Caldwell — a 88.5× gap across the 14 Idaho hospitals reporting prices. The median Idaho price is $760. Most facilities fall between $410 and $968. Insurers negotiate this down to a median of $124, while self-pay patients are quoted $760 — about 6.1× higher, so asking for the cash or insurer-negotiated rate is often the single biggest lever on your bill. Location within the state matters too: Boise has the lowest metro median ($908) while Idaho Falls runs highest ($1,098) — a 1.2× difference inside Idaho alone.
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Forecast your out-of-pocket cost
- Lower-cost hospitals (bottom 25%): under $410
- Median hospital: $760
- Higher-cost hospitals (top 30%): $968+
That's a 2× spread for the same procedure — driven entirely by which facility you choose, not by clinical complexity.
- Patient A (higher-rate plan or out-of-network): ~$968
- Patient B (lower-rate in-network plan): ~$498
Where ct abdomen costs vary in Idaho
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Cheapest CT Abdomen Providers in Idaho
Based on declared cash/self-pay prices from CMS hospital price transparency files.
| # | Facility | City | Price | vs Median |
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| 1 | WEISER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | Weiser, ID | $248 | -$512 |
| 2 | Treasure Valley Hospital Limited Partnership | ID | $403 | -$357 |
| 3 | St Joseph Regional Medical Center | Lewiston, ID | $413 | -$347 |
| 4 | Mountain View Hospital | Idaho Falls, ID | $582 | -$178 |
| 5 | Northwest Specialty Hospital | Post Falls, ID | $713 | -$47 |
| 6 | Saint Alphonsus Regional Rehabilitation Hospital an affiliate of Encompass Health | Boise, ID | $760 | +$0 |
| 7 | Portneuf Medical Center | Pocatello, ID | $761 | +$1 |
| 8 | Cascade Medical Center | Cascade, ID | $822 | +$62 |
Prices are declared self-pay rates. Contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.
The facility you choose matters more than almost anything else — the same procedure, same quality, same state can cost 5× more at one hospital versus the one down the road.
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What you'll actually pay — example scenarios
| Your situation | Estimated out-of-pocket |
|---|---|
| Deductible not yet met (pay in full) | ~$913 |
| Deductible met — 20% coinsurance | ~$183 |
| Out-of-network provider | $2,009+ |
Based on a typical episode cost of $913 (facility + physician fees). Your actual cost depends on your plan deductible, coinsurance rate, and network tier. Get YOUR personalized estimate →
What this means for you
If you haven't met your deductible, you are effectively a cash-pay patient.
That means:
- You should verify your hospital is in-network before an elective visit when possible
- The cheapest facility can save you $-302+ vs. the median.
This is the single biggest lever most patients have to reduce their cost.
Lower-cost options in Idaho start around $410 or below. Most hospitals cluster between $410 and $1,058. A smaller group reports prices above that — often academic medical centers or high-cost markets.
If you're comparing specific hospitals, the lowest self-pay rates reported in this dataset include: IHC Health Services Inc., DBA Intermountain Health Cassia Regional Hospital in Burley (cash price from $217); WEISER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL in Weiser (cash price from $248); St Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston (cash price from $413). These are declared cash prices — contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.
How where you go changes what you pay for ct abdomen
The same ct abdomen bundles different services depending on the setting — facility fee, surgeon fee, and anesthesia each arrive as separate bills. Estimated ranges below reflect the typical full bundled cost, including all expected charges.
- Facility fee $208–$2,367
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
- Facility fee $208–$1,062
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
- technical_component $301–$628
- professional_interpretation $140–$372
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
- Best value hospitals (lowest prices): West Shoshone Hospital District 1: $1,062; IHC Health Services Inc., DBA Intermountain Health Cassia Regional Hospital: $217; WEISER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: $248
- Most expensive (outpatient): WEST VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER: ~$2,367; EASTERN IDAHO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER: ~$1,615
→ Choosing the right facility can save $-302+ vs. the state median.
Idaho CT Abdomen prices by facility
All prices below come from hospital chargemasters — the official price lists each hospital must publish under federal law. Gross charge is the undiscounted list price; cash price is the self-pay rate; negotiated range covers the spread across insurance contracts.
- Cash price — the self-pay rate you can actually negotiate and pay
- Negotiated rate — if reported by the hospital across insurance contracts
- Gross charge — fallback only; this is the inflated list price few people pay
This reflects the real prices patients encounter — not inflated chargemaster rates.
| # | Facility | City | Your Price | vs Median | Gross Charge |
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| #1 | West Shoshone Hospital District 1 | Kellogg, ID | $1,062 | +$302 | $1,417–$3,217 |
| #2 | IHC Health Services Inc., DBA Intermountain Health Cassia Regional Hospital | Burley, ID | $217 | -$543 | $100–$1,206 |
| #3 | WEISER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | Weiser, ID | $248 | -$512 | $226–$3,877 |
| #4 | Treasure Valley Hospital Limited Partnership | ID | $403 | -$357 | $296–$2,087 |
| #5 | St Joseph Regional Medical Center | Lewiston, ID | $413 | -$347 | $752–$2,089 |
| #6 | Mountain View Hospital | Idaho Falls, ID | $582 | -$178 | $582–$1,765 |
| #7 | Northwest Specialty Hospital | Post Falls, ID | $713 | -$47 | $713–$1,752 |
| #8 | Saint Alphonsus Regional Rehabilitation Hospital an affiliate of Encompass Health | Boise, ID | $760 | +$0 | $1,014–$2,018 |
| #9 | Portneuf Medical Center | Pocatello, ID | $761 | +$1 | $1,269–$3,363 |
| #10 | Cascade Medical Center | Cascade, ID | $822 | +$62 | $1,096–$3,328 |
| #11 | Bear Lake County Memorial Hospital | Montpelier, ID | $878 | +$118 | $1,034–$3,355 |
| #12 | Vibra Hospital of Boise | Boise, ID | $1,057 | +$297 | $1,057–$2,123 |
| #13 | EASTERN IDAHO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | Idaho Falls, ID | $1,615 | +$855 | $1,615–$2,163 |
| #14 | WEST VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER | Caldwell, ID | $2,367 | +$1,607 | $132–$8,852 |
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Where you can save the most on ct abdomen in Idaho
These facilities have the lowest declared prices relative to the state median — they represent the best opportunities to reduce your out-of-pocket cost for this procedure.
| Facility | City | Your Price | vs Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Shoshone Hospital District 1 | Kellogg, ID | $1,062 | +$302 |
| IHC Health Services Inc., DBA Intermountain Health Cassia Regional Hospital | Burley, ID | $217 | -$543 |
| WEISER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | Weiser, ID | $248 | -$512 |
| Treasure Valley Hospital Limited Partnership | ID | $403 | -$357 |
| St Joseph Regional Medical Center | Lewiston, ID | $413 | -$347 |
How to choose a lower-cost facility
- Choose independent outpatient centers when possible — freestanding ASCs (ambulatory surgical centers) consistently charge less than hospital outpatient departments for identical procedures.
- Ask for the cash price if your deductible isn't met — self-pay rates are often lower than what insurance pays before your deductible is satisfied, especially at facilities that have a high cash-price discount.
- Avoid hospital outpatient departments for routine cases — hospital-owned locations add a facility fee that freestanding centers don't charge, often adding $500–$1,500 to the same procedure.
Most expensive ct abdomen providers in Idaho
These facilities report the highest prices for this procedure. Academic medical centers and specialty hospitals often top this list — their gross charges rarely reflect what anyone actually pays, but understanding the spread helps you negotiate.
| Facility | City | Price | vs Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| WEST VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER | Caldwell, ID | $2,367 | +$1,607 |
| EASTERN IDAHO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | Idaho Falls, ID | $1,615 | +$855 |
| West Shoshone Hospital District 1 | Kellogg, ID | $1,062 | +$302 |
| Vibra Hospital of Boise | Boise, ID | $1,057 | +$297 |
| Bear Lake County Memorial Hospital | Montpelier, ID | $878 | +$118 |
Why prices vary this much
A small number of hospitals (1) report very high prices above $2,030, which drives much of the overall price range. Excluding these, most facilities cluster in a significantly tighter band.
Setting drives much of the gap in Idaho: the median outpatient price is $713 versus $586 inpatient, so where a procedure is performed often matters more than which hospital you choose. Of the Idaho facilities reporting prices, 4 fall in a low-cost tier (up to $410) while 4 sit in a high-cost tier ($1,058 and up) — a lower-priced option almost always exists within the same state.
Among the cities with the most reporting hospitals, Kellogg has a median reported price of $1,062 across 3 facilities, while facilities in Boise tend to report lower prices (median: $908). City-level variation within a state often reflects local market structure, not procedure complexity.
The spread comes from how each hospital sets its chargemaster (the undiscounted list price), what cash discounts it applies, and what rates it negotiates with each insurer. Facility classification matters too — a hospital-owned outpatient center adds a facility fee that a freestanding clinic does not. Understanding these mechanics is the first step to paying less.
Learn more:
→ Allowed amount vs negotiated rate — what your EOB is really saying
→ How to read your medical bill
→ Why hospital prices are so hard to find — and what to do about it
How insurance changes what you actually pay
Hospital list prices are only part of the picture. What you pay out of pocket depends on your deductible, your plan's out-of-pocket maximum, whether the facility is in-network, and whether your plan classifies the visit as outpatient or inpatient. A lower gross charge doesn't guarantee a lower bill if the facility is out-of-network or adds facility fees your plan doesn't cover.
Understand your cost before you go:
→ Deductible vs out-of-pocket max
→ EOB vs medical bill — complete guide
→ How to stop medical bill problems before they start (in-network vs out-of-network)
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Frequently asked questions: CT Abdomen costs in Idaho
How much does a CT Abdomen cost in Idaho?
Across 14 Idaho hospitals that publish prices, a CT Abdomen ranges from $100 to $8,852, with a median of $760. Most facilities fall between $410 and $968. What you pay depends on the facility, your insurance, and whether you have met your deductible.
Where is the cheapest place to get a CT Abdomen in Idaho?
Based on declared prices, the lowest-cost facility in our Idaho data is IHC Health Services Inc., DBA Intermountain Health Cassia Regional Hospital in Burley at about $217. By metro, Boise has the lowest median ($908). Freestanding ambulatory surgery and imaging centers are often cheaper still and may not appear in hospital price data — ask your doctor whether one is an option.
Why is a CT Abdomen so much cheaper at some Idaho hospitals?
Prices vary up to 88.5× because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Idaho, the median cash (self-pay) price is $760 versus a median negotiated rate of $124 — about 6.1× higher. Asking for the cash price or your insurer's negotiated rate is often the single biggest lever on what you pay.
How much will I actually pay out of pocket for a CT Abdomen in Idaho?
Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, coinsurance, out-of-pocket maximum, and whether the facility is in-network — not just the sticker price. If you have not met your deductible, you will typically pay the negotiated rate in full until you do. Use the CostKits cost forecaster to estimate your specific out-of-pocket amount before you go.
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Other Idaho Hospitals for CT Abdomen
These hospitals are registered in the CMS National Provider Identifier (NPI) registry as active hospitals in Idaho. Cost estimates use the bundled service model for each place of service. Contact them directly for a formal quote.
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6198384593 |
POCATELLO, ID | Rural Acute Care Hospital | $208–$2,367 bundled est. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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BEAR LAKE COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
2088471630 |
MONTPELIER, ID | Critical Access Hospital | $208–$2,367 bundled est. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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BEAR LAKE COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
2088474327 |
MONTPELIER, ID | Critical Access Hospital | $208–$2,367 bundled est. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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BEAR LAKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
2088471630 |
MONTPELIER, ID | Critical Access Hospital | $208–$2,367 bundled est. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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BINGHAM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
2087854100 |
BLACKFOOT, ID | Critical Access Hospital | $208–$2,367 bundled est. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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BMH INC
2087854100 |
BLACKFOOT, ID | Critical Access Hospital | $208–$2,367 bundled est. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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BMH, INC
2087853866 |
BLACKFOOT, ID | Critical Access Hospital | $208–$2,367 bundled est. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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BOISE INTENSIVE CARE HOSPITAL, INC.
8665999925 |
MERIDIAN, ID | General Acute Care Hospital | $208–$2,367 bundled est. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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BOISE VA HOSPITAL
2084221338 |
BOISE, ID | General Acute Care Hospital | $208–$2,367 bundled est. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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BOISE VAMC
7023413164 |
BOISE, ID | General Acute Care Hospital | $208–$2,367 bundled est. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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BONNER GENERAL HOSPITAL, INC
2082653731 |
SANDPOINT, ID | Rural Acute Care Hospital | $208–$2,367 bundled est. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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BONNER GENERAL HOSPITAL, INC.
2082651101 |
SANDPOINT, ID | General Acute Care Hospital | $208–$2,367 bundled est. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Where You Get a CT Abdomen Matters
Hospital outpatient departments typically charge 2–4× more than ASCs or independent centers for the same procedure — same outcome, very different bill.
Hospital Outpatient Department
Hospital Outpatient Department typically carries a higher price for a ct abdomen. Facility fee billed separately from professional fee. Provider-based billing adds facility overhead. You can shop here — call ahead and ask for a self-pay or cash quote.
Independent Imaging Center
Independent Imaging Center typically carries the lowest typical price for a ct abdomen. Freestanding radiology centers. Technical component billed by center; professional (radiologist read) billed separately. You can shop here — call ahead and ask for a self-pay or cash quote.
Emergency Room CT Abdomen
A CT Abdomen performed in the emergency department can run 2–5× the cost of the identical scan at an outpatient or independent facility, because a hospital facility fee stacks on top. Use the ER only when the situation is medically urgent — it is not a setting where you can shop on price.
CT Abdomen Cost With vs Without Contrast
Which type your doctor orders changes the billing code — and what you pay. Here's how the common types differ.
CT Abdomen Without Contrast
A standard ct abdomen with no contrast dye — the most common and lowest-cost version.
CT Abdomen With Contrast
Uses contrast dye to highlight tissue. The dye and its administration are billed on top of the base scan.
CT Abdomen With and Without Contrast
Two sets of images — before and after contrast — in one visit. It costs more than either alone because both sequences are performed and interpreted.
This Procedure Is Shoppable — Choosing the Right Facility Can Save Thousands
CT Abdomen is elective and schedulable. You have time to compare facilities — and hospital outpatient prices often run 2–4× higher than Hospital OP, Imaging Center for identical clinical outcomes.
How to shop: Ask your doctor for the CPT code, then call 2–3 facilities and request an out-of-pocket cost estimate. Confirm your insurance is accepted. If uninsured, ask for the cash-pay rate — it's usually 20–50% below the list price.
Who performs this: CT Abdomen is typically performed by a Radiology. The specialist's professional fee is billed separately from the facility charge — you will likely receive separate bills from each.
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The same CT scan costs 3–6× more at a hospital than at an imaging center. Location is the biggest variable — and you can choose.
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- ✓ Why facility type drives most of the price variation — and how to use that
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- ✓ When contrast adds a charge — and when it's negotiable
- ✓ The questions to ask before scheduling that can save $500–$1,500
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About the Author
John Caruso, FSA, MAAA
Healthcare actuary with 20+ years of experience in insurance pricing, medical billing systems, and healthcare cost analytics.
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