Level 4 Pacemaker and Similar Procedures in Hawaii
What 6 hospitals in Hawaii charged and were paid for level 4 pacemaker and similar procedures (APC 5224), from 2024 Medicare claims.
Average charge
$52,801
Hospital list price billed
Average allowed
$21,755
Medicare's payment + patient's share
Medicare paid
$20,116
Average per service
State rank
#45 of 47
1 = lowest average payment
Hospitals in Hawaii billed an average of $52,801 for level 4 pacemaker and similar procedures, about 2.4 times the average medicare-allowed amount of $21,755. That payment is 16% above the U.S. average of $18,685.
These are averages for patients with original (fee-for-service) Medicare. Private insurance pays different, negotiated prices, and what you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Use these figures to compare hospitals, not as a quote.
Paid $21,755Billed $52,801
About 41¢ was paid for every $1 hospitals in Hawaii billed for this service.
Hawaii hospitals: level 4 pacemaker and similar procedures
Every Hawaii hospital that billed Medicare for this service at least 11 times. Click a column to sort.
| Hospital | Services | Avg charge | Avg allowed | Medicare paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Straub Clinic and HospitalHonolulu | 23 | $49,364 | $21,469 | $19,837 |
| The Queens Medical CenterHonolulu | 11 | $59,987 | $22,352 | $20,699 |
| Maui Memorial Medical CenterWailuku | – | – | – | – |
| Hilo Medical CenterHilo | – | – | – | – |
| Castle Medical CenterKailua | – | – | – | – |
| Pali Momi Medical CenterAiea | – | – | – | – |
Level 4 Pacemaker and Similar Procedures in other states
Questions
How much does level 4 pacemaker and similar procedures cost in Hawaii?
In 2024 Medicare data, level 4 pacemaker and similar procedures (APC 5224) at 6 hospitals in Hawaii was billed at $52,801 on average, while the average medicare-allowed amount was $21,755, of which Medicare paid $20,116. Your own cost depends on your insurance, deductible and the hospital.
Why are hospital charges so much higher than payments?
Charges are a hospital's list prices. Medicare pays fixed rates set in advance, and private insurers negotiate their own discounts, so almost nobody pays the full charge. For this service in Hawaii, average charges were 2.4 times the average payment. Uninsured patients can ask the hospital about its financial assistance (charity care) policy and cash prices.
Source: CMS, Medicare Outpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service, 2024. The allowed amount is Medicare's payment plus the patient's coinsurance. CMS omits hospitals with fewer than 11 services for privacy. About the data.