Pulmonary Function Test Cost in Idaho (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay

What does a pulmonary function test cost in Idaho?

Where you have a pulmonary function test done in Idaho swings the bill from $142 to $333 for identical care. The median cash price across 29 reporting hospitals is $187. The numbers are pulled directly from federally mandated hospital price transparency files.

Once you have a bill or an appointment on the calendar, CostKits can help you keep it all organized.

Where pulmonary function test costs vary in Idaho

Pins show hospitals with price-transparency data (colored by vs. state average) and nearby outpatient clinics and other facilities (colored by type). Click any pin for facility name and estimated cost range.

26+ people checked prices near them this month.

St. Luke's Health System dominates the Boise metro and much of the state, with Saint Alphonsus (Trinity Health) as the primary competitor. Low facility density outside the Treasure Valley and Panhandle means limited price competition for most of the state's geography. Boise prices are generally moderate relative to national averages.

Received a bill? Check it for errors → Estimate YOUR cost before you go → Managing more than one bill? See the family tracker →

Why prices vary - and what it means for your coverage

Setting matters too: the median outpatient price is $190 versus $202 inpatient, so where a procedure happens often matters more than which hospital you pick.

What you pay out of pocket on top of this depends on your deductible, your plan's out-of-pocket maximum, and whether every provider involved is in-network - not just the facility.

Frequently asked questions: pulmonary function test costs in Idaho

How much does a pulmonary function test cost in Idaho?

The typical insurer-negotiated rate is $120, with most facilities between $32 and $158 (based on 27 hospitals reporting negotiated rates). Posted cash prices start at $60, with a median of $187; outlier facilities are left out. What you pay depends on the facility, your insurance, and whether you have met your deductible.

Where is the cheapest place to get a pulmonary function test in Idaho?

Based on declared prices, the lowest posted price in our Idaho data is Northwest Specialty Hospital in Post Falls at about $60. By metro, Post Falls has the lowest median ($74).

Why is a pulmonary function test so much cheaper at some Idaho hospitals?

Typical prices vary about 4.9× (25th to 70th percentile of negotiated rates) because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Idaho, the median cash (self-pay) price is $187 versus a median negotiated rate of $120 - about 1.6× higher. Asking for the cash price as well as 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 pulmonary function test 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.

CostKits compiles hospital price transparency data to help families make informed decisions. Track and manage your healthcare costs (free account).