COPD, with major complications in Hawaii
MS-DRG 190: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with mcc
$54,072typical hospital bill
$12,857typical amount paid
$10,223–$13,894range paid across 3 hospitals
Hawaii hospitals billed Medicare a typical $54,072 for this stay in 2024, about 4.2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pali Momi Medical Center | Aiea | 11 | $31,168 | $10,223 | |
| The Queens Medical Center | Honolulu | 47 | $54,072 | $12,857 | |
| Hilo Benioff Medical Center | Hilo | 35 | $54,571 | $13,894 |
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.