Prices at 3 hospitals in Hawaii, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$1,574
Chargemaster (median)
$2,249
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$2,382
Medicare pays
$178
Typical cash range: $1,574 – $1,574. The median cash price is about 8.8× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molokai General Hospital | Kaunakakai, HI | $1,574 | $1,898 | — | 84 min | — |
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.