Irregular heartbeat in Hawaii
MS-DRG 310: Cardiac arrhythmia and conduction disorders without cc/mcc
$23,348typical hospital bill
$8,222typical amount paid
$6,946–$9,498range paid across 2 hospitals
Hawaii hospitals billed Medicare a typical $23,348 for this stay in 2024, about 2.8 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 | 15 | $17,132 | $6,946 | |
| The Queens Medical Center | Honolulu | 11 | $29,564 | $9,498 |
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.