Fainting in Hawaii
MS-DRG 312: Syncope and collapse
$31,779typical hospital bill
$10,947typical amount paid
$9,883–$13,938range paid across 3 hospitals
Hawaii hospitals billed Medicare a typical $31,779 for this stay in 2024, about 2.9 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 | 64 | $47,424 | $9,883 | |
| Hilo Benioff Medical Center | Hilo | 16 | $29,980 | $10,947 | |
| Maui Memorial Medical Center | Wailuku | 12 | $31,779 | $13,938 |
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.