Prices at 3 hospitals in Hawaii, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$8,720
Chargemaster (median)
$12,457
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$7,223
Medicare pays
$658
Typical cash range: $8,720 – $8,720. The median cash price is about 13.2× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Hawaii Community Hospital, Inc | Kamuela, HI | $8,720 | $7,611 | ★ 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. 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.