Heart catheterization in Hawaii
MS-DRG 287: Circulatory disorders except ami, with cardiac catheterization without mcc
$46,454typical hospital bill
$14,826typical amount paid
$13,577–$16,075range paid across 2 hospitals
Hawaii hospitals billed Medicare a typical $46,454 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilo Benioff Medical Center | Hilo | 12 | $35,049 | $13,577 | |
| The Queens Medical Center | Honolulu | 23 | $57,858 | $16,075 |
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.