Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc in Hawaii
MS-DRG 242: Permanent cardiac pacemaker implant with mcc
$137,356typical hospital bill
$41,544typical amount paid
$38,666–$44,423range paid across 2 hospitals
Hawaii hospitals billed Medicare a typical $137,356 for this stay in 2024, about 3.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pali Momi Medical Center | Aiea | 11 | $104,389 | $38,666 | |
| The Queens Medical Center | Honolulu | 13 | $170,323 | $44,423 |
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.