Hip or knee replacement in Hawaii
MS-DRG 470: Major hip and knee joint replacement or reattachment of lower extremity without mcc
$64,284typical hospital bill
$20,682typical amount paid
$19,776–$21,588range paid across 2 hospitals
Hawaii hospitals billed Medicare a typical $64,284 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuakini Medical Center | Honolulu | 51 | $35,647 | $19,776 | |
| The Queens Medical Center | Honolulu | 63 | $92,920 | $21,588 |
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.