Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization in Hawaii
MS-DRG 219: Cardiac valve and other major cardiothoracic procedures without cardiac catheterization
$320,663typical hospital bill
$93,763typical amount paid
$91,274–$96,251range paid across 2 hospitals
Hawaii hospitals billed Medicare a typical $320,663 for this stay in 2024, about 3.4 times what was actually paid. Medicare's payment depends mostly on the hospital's location and teaching role; the bill depends on the hospital's own price list, so bills vary far more than payments.
Billed (list price)Actually paid (Medicare + patient)
| Hospital | City | Medicare stays | Billed | Paid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Straub Clinic and Hospital | Honolulu | 18 | $271,941 | $91,274 | |
| The Queens Medical Center | Honolulu | 14 | $369,385 | $96,251 |
Medicare: CMS, 2024 (hospitals with 11 or more Medicare stays). Cash and insurer prices: hospitals' own price files, where read; insurer figures are commercial plans only, median and 10th–90th percentile across plans.