Irregular heartbeat, with complications in Hawaii
MS-DRG 309: Cardiac arrhythmia and conduction disorders with cc
$29,496typical hospital bill
$9,846typical amount paid
$7,633–$14,253range paid across 4 hospitals
Hawaii hospitals billed Medicare a typical $29,496 for this stay in 2024, about 3.0 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 | 12 | $29,674 | $7,633 | |
| Pali Momi Medical Center | Aiea | 11 | $29,317 | $8,784 | |
| Hilo Benioff Medical Center | Hilo | 20 | $22,198 | $10,908 | |
| The Queens Medical Center | Honolulu | 29 | $54,849 | $14,253 |
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.