Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) in Hawaii
MS-DRG 208: Respiratory system diagnosis with ventilator support <=96 hours
$113,865typical hospital bill
$33,920typical amount paid
$22,470–$38,693range paid across 3 hospitals
Hawaii hospitals billed Medicare a typical $113,865 for this stay in 2024, about 3.4 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 | $88,044 | $22,470 | |
| The Queens Medical Center | Honolulu | 28 | $113,865 | $33,920 | |
| Hilo Benioff Medical Center | Hilo | 16 | $120,450 | $38,693 |
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.