Kuakini Medical Center
KUAKINI MEDICAL CENTER in Honolulu charges 3.2x the Medicare reimbursement rate across 13 analyzed procedures, positioning this nonprofit hospital above typical pricing benchmarks in Hawaii's healthcare market.
Honolulu, HI 96817 · Acute Care Hospitals · CMS Rating: 4/5
About the analyst
David Park researches procedure pricing and insurance reimbursement patterns at BillRazor Research. He specializes in cost comparison across care settings and metropolitan areas. Expertise: procedure pricing, insurance reimbursement, cost comparison.
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Pricing grade
C
Average
Avg markup vs Medicare
3.17x
Charge / Medicare rate
Max markup
5.06x
Worst procedure
Procedures analyzed
13
With pricing data
Outlier procedures
0%
Above 90th percentile
Pricing grades reflect how this hospital's chargemaster (list) rates compare to Medicare reimbursement benchmarks within the same state. Grades measure pricing patterns only — not quality of care, patient outcomes, or clinical performance. A lower grade does not mean a hospital provides inferior care. Based on publicly available federal data. Not endorsed by or affiliated with any government agency.
| Procedure | Code | Gross charge | Cash price | Medicare | Markup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH CC | 281 | $38,731 | $19,365 | — | 5.1x |
| SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC | 872 | $38,194 | $19,097 | — | 4.3x |
| ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH MCC | 280 | $54,153 | $27,076 | — | 3.9x |
| INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH MCC | 064 | $64,407 | $32,203 | — | 3.6x |
| SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC | 871 | $60,798 | $30,399 | — | 3.4x |
| HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC | 291 | $37,100 | $18,550 | — | 3.3x |
| RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC | 177 | $59,112 | $29,556 | — | 3.1x |
| INFECTIOUS AND PARASITIC DISEASES WITH O.R. PROCEDURES WITH MCC | 853 | $151,540 | $75,770 | — | 2.9x |
| SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC | 193 | $32,220 | $16,110 | — | 2.8x |
| GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE WITH MCC | 377 | $42,630 | $21,315 | — | 2.6x |
| MAJOR HIP AND KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT OR REATTACHMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY WITHOUT MCC | 470 | $36,047 | $18,024 | — | 2.3x |
| MAJOR JOINT OR LIMB REATTACHMENT PROCEDURES OF UPPER EXTREMITIES | 483 | $42,937 | $21,469 | — | 2.2x |
| REVISION OF HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT WITHOUT CC/MCC | 468 | $42,743 | $21,372 | — | 1.9x |
How KUAKINI MEDICAL CENTER compares to nearby hospitals
Comparison based on average markup ratios from federal hospital pricing data (FY 2024). Chargemaster rates are gross charges — they are not what most insured patients pay. Actual costs depend on your insurance plan, negotiated rates, and coverage terms. This comparison is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, financial, or legal advice. Verify costs directly with your provider and insurer.
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Data: Federal hospital pricing data, updated annually. All data publicly available under federal law.
Methodology: Hospital gross charges divided by Medicare payment for the same DRG. A ratio of 3.0x means the hospital's listed price is 3 times what Medicare pays. Chargemaster rates are list prices — they are not what most insured patients pay. Grades measure pricing patterns only — not quality of care or clinical performance.
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