Diabetes, with complications in Hawaii
MS-DRG 638: Diabetes with cc
$33,415typical hospital bill
$10,893typical amount paid
$10,350–$11,436range paid across 2 hospitals
Hawaii hospitals billed Medicare a typical $33,415 for this stay in 2024, about 3.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Queens Medical Center | Honolulu | 27 | $36,825 | $10,350 | |
| Hilo Benioff Medical Center | Hilo | 11 | $30,004 | $11,436 |
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.