Hospital observation (per hour)
Facility: Kohala Hospital
Billing Code: G0378 (HCPCS)
On the higher side — 5 of 7 other HI hospitals charge less.
Black dot = this hospital, among the 8 HI hospitals with a price for this procedure. Full list below.
A fair price for a Hospital observation (per hour) is about $63. Kohala Hospital charges insurers about $549 — well above the fair price. Located in Kapaau, HI.
This price is above the fair BaseRate — you may be able to pay less
Ask the hospital for the cash / self-pay price, check whether you qualify for financial assistance, or negotiate the bill down toward the fair price of about $63. Many patients pay well below the first number they’re quoted — the checklists below walk you through it.
What each insurance company pays
Which insurers have negotiated a price with this hospital for this procedure — and which haven’t.
3 of 6 major insurers have a published price at this hospital
Crossed out = this hospital hasn’t published a negotiated price for that insurer for this procedure. It doesn’t necessarily mean they aren’t accepted — ask your insurer.
| Insurance company | Price range | vs. Medicare |
|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcaremajor | $2,787 | — |
| Humanamajor | $2,787 | — |
| Kaiser Permanentemajor | $2,218 - $5,118 | — |
| + 7 smaller / regional plans | $281 - $5,289 |
Self-Pay How to get the cash price
Insurance Before you use insurance
Estimate your out-of-pocket cost
A rough estimate of what you’d pay with insurance (deductible + coinsurance) versus paying the cash price yourself.
Other Procedures at Kohala Hospital
Compare: Hospital observation (per hour) at other HI hospitals
- Wilcox Memorial Hospital · Lihue $80
- Straub Clinic and Hospital · Honolulu $80
- Pali Momi Medical Center · Aiea $80
- Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children · Honolulu $80
- Shriners Hospital for Children · Honolulu $80
- The Queens Medical Center · Honolulu $725
- North Hawaii Community Hospital, Inc · Kamuela $725
Insurance negotiated median for the same procedure, sorted lowest first.