Prices at 3 hospitals in Hawaii, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$2,205
Chargemaster (median)
$3,109
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$481
Medicare pays
$371
$1,380$2,928
Median cash $2,205 · Medicare $371 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Typical cash range: $1,380 – $2,928. The median cash price is about 5.9× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kona Community Hospital | Kealakekua, HI | $1,174 | $481 | ★ 2/5 | 169 min | 14.6% |
| North Hawaii Community Hospital, Inc | Kamuela, HI | $2,205 | $439 | ★ 3/5 | 135 min | 14.4% |
| Shriners Hospital For Children | Honolulu, HI | $3,109 | $537 | — | — | — |
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.