Inpatient stays
Initial observation care, per day, low complexity (30 min) cost in Hawaii
Initial observation care, per day, low complexity (30 min) usually involves several bills: the facility, the doctor or surgeon, and often anesthesia. Some surgery centers and cash-pay programs quote one bundled price for everything.
Typical cash price
In Hawaii
From 9 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Hawaii.
Nationwide typical: $158 (most listed prices $48.93–$386).
Cheapest in Hawaii
- $75.60
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Molokai General Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - The Queen's Medical CenterInitial observation care, per day, low complexity (30 min)Facility fee only$141
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: The Queen's Medical Center price file · checked Nov 2026 - The Queen's Medical Center - WahiawaInitial observation care, per day, low complexity (30 min)Facility fee only$141
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: The Queen's Medical Center - Wahiawa price file · checked Nov 2026 - The Queen's Medical Center West O'ahuInitial observation care, per day, low complexity (30 min)Facility fee only$141
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: The Queen's Medical Center West O'ahu price file · checked Nov 2026 - Kauai Veterans Memorial HospitalInitial observation care, per day, low complexity (30 min)Facility fee only$151
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Samuel Mahelona Memorial HospitalInitial observation care, per day, low complexity (30 min)Facility fee only$151
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $196
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Kahuku Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - The Queen's North Hawaii Community HospitalInitial observation care, per day, low complexity (30 min)Facility fee only$198
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: The Queen's North Hawaii Community Hospital price file · checked Nov 2026
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Common questions
What does a bundled price include?
A bundled (all-in) price usually covers the facility, the surgeon and anesthesia for the procedure itself. Pre-op tests, implants, pathology and follow-up visits are sometimes extra. Ask for a written Good Faith Estimate.
Do I need a referral?
You usually need a consultation with the surgeon or specialist first. Ask whether the consultation is included in the cash price.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.