Heart catheterization, with major complications in Hawaii
MS-DRG 286: Circulatory disorders except ami, with cardiac catheterization with mcc
$65,396typical hospital bill
$24,850typical amount paid
$22,828–$27,730range paid across 4 hospitals
Hawaii hospitals billed Medicare a typical $65,396 for this stay in 2024, about 2.6 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 | 12 | $71,100 | $22,828 | |
| Pali Momi Medical Center | Aiea | 17 | $59,691 | $23,720 | |
| The Queens Medical Center | Honolulu | 19 | $98,428 | $25,980 | |
| Hilo Benioff Medical Center | Hilo | 12 | $52,916 | $27,730 |
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.