Irregular heartbeat, with major complications in Hawaii
MS-DRG 308: Cardiac arrhythmia and conduction disorders with mcc
$49,903typical hospital bill
$14,133typical amount paid
$12,074–$16,936range paid across 3 hospitals
Hawaii hospitals billed Medicare a typical $49,903 for this stay in 2024, about 3.5 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 | 13 | $49,903 | $12,074 | |
| The Queens Medical Center | Honolulu | 26 | $72,026 | $14,133 | |
| Hilo Benioff Medical Center | Hilo | 14 | $49,070 | $16,936 |
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.