Kohala Hospital Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
B
Below Average Cost
24x
the federal fair-price benchmark
551
38 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Kohala Hospitalcharges the most compared to the federal fair-price benchmark. “They Charge” is what appears on your bill. “Gov. Benchmark” is what the government determines the doctor's work is worth.
| Procedure | Code | They Charge | Gov. Benchmark | You Overpay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEMP TRANSV PACEMKR INSERT+CF | 33210 | $18,359 | $141 | +$18,218 |
| PERITONEAL LAVAGE, INCL IMG GUID | 49084 | $4,456 | $96 | +$4,360 |
| INJ NERVE BLOCK OTHER PERIPHER | 64450 | $3,479 | $81 | +$3,398 |
| REMOVE FB CORNEA WO SLIT LAMP | 65220 | $2,377 | $64 | +$2,313 |
| EMERGENCY FEE 5 EMERGENT II | 99285 | $6,012 | $171 | +$5,841 |
| NERVE BLOCK INJECTION, PLANTAR DIGIT | 64455 | $1,735 | $50 | +$1,685 |
| INSERT NON-TUNNL CVP>5YO | 36556 | $8,040 | $238 | +$7,802 |
| INJ SNGL/MULT TRIGGER PTS 1-2 MUSC | 20552 | $1,711 | $52 | +$1,659 |
| INSERT THORACOSTOMY TUBE OPEN | 32551 | $4,685 | $143 | +$4,542 |
| EMERGENCY FEE 4 EMERGENT I | 99284 | $3,839 | $118 | +$3,721 |
| EMERGENCY FEE 3 URGENT II | 99283 | $2,214 | $69 | +$2,145 |
| EMERGENCY FEE 6 CRITICAL CARE EA ADDL 30MIN | 99292 | $4,086 | $134 | +$3,952 |
| ARTHROCENTESIS SMALL JNT | 20600 | $1,711 | $56 | +$1,655 |
| ARTHROCENTESIS INTERM JNT | 20605 | $1,711 | $57 | +$1,654 |
| LARYNGOSCOPY DIR REMOVE FB | 31530 | $5,033 | $173 | +$4,860 |
| I&D EPIDIDYMIS TSTIS&/SCROTAL SPACE | 54700 | $5,524 | $200 | +$5,324 |
| EXC B9 LES MRGN XCP SK TG T/A/L 0.5 CM/< | 11400 | $3,503 | $128 | +$3,375 |
| CLSD TX NASAL BONE FX WO STABIL | 21315 | $4,372 | $160 | +$4,212 |
| I&D HEMATOMA/SEROMA/FLUID | 10140 | $4,722 | $174 | +$4,548 |
| EMERGENCY FEE 6 CRITICAL CARE | 99291 | $8,171 | $309 | +$7,862 |
About Kohala Hospital Pricing
Kohala Hospital in , HI charges about 24x the government benchmark — more expensive than average across 38procedures we could compare. This data comes directly from the hospital's own published price file — they're required by federal law to share it.
What this means for your bill
If you're uninsured, out-of-network, or have a high-deductible plan, these prices directly affect what you pay. If you have in-network insurance, your insurer has likely negotiated much lower rates — but you may still owe a percentage of the hospital's high list price for your coinsurance or deductible.
Can I negotiate?
Yes. Most hospitals will reduce bills when patients present evidence. Our bill checker compares your specific charges to fair-price benchmarks and generates a dispute letter you can send to the billing department.
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