Prices at 3 hospitals in Hawaii, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$1,099
Chargemaster (median)
$1,691
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$146
Medicare pays
$448
$886$1,099
Median cash $1,099 · Medicare $448 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Typical cash range: $886 – $1,099. The median cash price is about 2.5× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Hawaii Community Hospital, Inc | Kamuela, HI | $832 | $272 | ★ 3/5 | 135 min | 14.4% |
| Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital | Kapaa, HI | $1,099 | $146 | — | 59 min | — |
| Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital | Waimea, HI | $1,099 | $146 | — | 79 min | 14.6% |
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. 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.