Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications in Hawaii
MS-DRG 391: Esophagitis, gastroenteritis and miscellaneous digestive disorders with mcc
$63,073typical hospital bill
$15,577typical amount paid
$13,540–$17,614range paid across 2 hospitals
Hawaii hospitals billed Medicare a typical $63,073 for this stay in 2024, about 4.0 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 | 14 | $48,694 | $13,540 | |
| The Queens Medical Center | Honolulu | 31 | $77,453 | $17,614 |
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.