Prices at 3 hospitals in Hawaii, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$1,747
Chargemaster (median)
$2,496
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$392
Medicare pays
$120
Typical cash range: $1,747 – $1,747. The median cash price is about 14.6× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Hawaii Community Hospital, Inc 🍼 | Kamuela, HI | $1,747 | $1,160 | ★ 3/5 | 135 min | 14.4% |
CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. 🍼 = CMS Birthing-Friendly hospital. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.