Prices at 3 hospitals in Hawaii, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$1,383
Chargemaster (median)
$2,057
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$889
Medicare pays
$275
$1,306$1,460
Median cash $1,383 · Medicare $275 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Typical cash range: $1,306 – $1,460. The median cash price is about 5.0× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Hawaii Community Hospital, Inc | Kamuela, HI | $1,287 | $889 | ★ 3/5 | 135 min | 14.4% |
| Kona Community Hospital | Kealakekua, HI | $1,479 | $866 | ★ 2/5 | 169 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.