Prices at 3 hospitals in Hawaii, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$13,826
Chargemaster (median)
$19,751
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$8,956
Medicare pays
$792
Typical cash range: $13,826 – $13,826. The median cash price is about 17.5× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Hawaii Community Hospital, Inc | Kamuela, HI | $13,826 | $9,136 | ★ 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.