Bunion Surgery Cost in Hawaii (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay
What does a bunion surgery cost in Hawaii?
You could pay $1,026 or $1,796 for the same bunion surgery in Hawaii - depending entirely on which facility you choose. The median cash price across 10 reporting hospitals is $1,236. This data comes directly from hospital price transparency files published under federal law.
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Where bunion surgery costs vary in Hawaii
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Cheapest Bunion Surgery Providers in Hawaii
Based on declared cash/self-pay prices from CMS hospital price transparency files.
| # | Facility | City | Price | vs median ($1,236) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PALI MOMI MEDICAL CENTER | HI | $848 | $388 below |
| 2 | Kona Community Hospital | Kealakekua, HI | $848 | $388 below |
| 3 | Kuakini Medical Center | HI | $890 | $346 below |
| 4 | STRAUB CLINIC & HOSPITAL | HI | $1,117 | $119 below |
| 5 | Maui Health System A Kaiser Foundation Hospitals LLC | Kula, HI | $1,236 | $0 above |
| 6 | KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - MOANALUA | Honolulu, HI | $2,635 | $1,399 above |
| 7 | Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital | Kapaa, HI | $2,960 | $1,724 above |
| 8 | The Queens Medical Center | Ewa Beach, HI | $3,185 | $1,949 above |
Prices are declared self-pay rates. Contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.
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- Is this the self-pay price, and does it include the doctor, anesthesia and any lab or pathology? Those are often billed separately.
- Can you give me the price in writing, with the billing codes it covers?
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Quick take
- PALI MOMI MEDICAL CENTER is the lowest-cost option at $848 - $388 below the median posted price ($1,236), just by choosing where you go.
- Ask for the cash price if your deductible isn't met - the median cash price here is $1,236, and it's often lower than what insurance pays before your deductible is satisfied.
- Ask whether this procedure can be done at a freestanding ambulatory surgical center - they're typically 30-60% cheaper than a hospital for identical care, and most aren't in this hospital-only dataset.
How where you go changes what you pay for bunion surgery
The same bunion surgery bundles different services depending on the setting - facility fee, surgeon fee, and anesthesia each arrive as separate bills. Estimated ranges below reflect the typical full bundled cost, including all expected charges.
- Facility fee $806–$3,185
- Professional fee $737–$2,408
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
- Facility fee $2,635–$2,960
- Professional fee $737–$2,408
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
Hawaii's island geography creates isolated health economies - each island is effectively its own market, and most specialized care on neighbor islands requires inter-island travel. Kaiser Permanente Hawaii and Hawaii Pacific Health cover most of the Oahu market. Transport and logistics costs embedded in hospital operating expenses push prices well above the mainland average for comparable services.
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Why prices vary - and what it means for your coverage
Setting matters too: the median outpatient price is $1,236 versus $2,798 inpatient (about 2.3× more), so where a procedure happens often matters more than which hospital you pick. Setting drives most of the spread here: an ambulatory surgical center (ASC) is usually meaningfully cheaper than a hospital operating room for the same procedure, when your case qualifies.
On top of the facility price, your actual bill depends on your deductible, your out-of-pocket maximum, and whether every provider involved - not just the facility - is in-network.
| Your situation | Estimated out-of-pocket |
|---|---|
| Deductible not yet met | ~$1,236 |
| Deductible met - 20% coinsurance | ~$247 |
| Out-of-network provider | $2,719+ |
Frequently asked questions: bunion surgery costs in Hawaii
How much does a bunion surgery cost in Hawaii?
The typical insurer-negotiated rate is $433, with most facilities between $257 and $442 (based on 10 hospitals reporting negotiated rates). Posted cash prices start at $848, with a median of $1,236; outlier facilities are left out. What you pay depends on the facility, your insurance, and whether you have met your deductible.
Where is the cheapest place to get a bunion surgery in Hawaii?
Based on declared prices, the lowest posted price in our Hawaii data is PALI MOMI MEDICAL CENTER at about $848. Freestanding ambulatory surgery centers are often cheaper still and may not appear in hospital price data - ask your doctor whether one is an option.
Why is a bunion surgery so much cheaper at some Hawaii hospitals?
Typical prices vary about 1.7× (25th to 70th percentile of negotiated rates) because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Hawaii, the median cash (self-pay) price is $1,236 versus a median negotiated rate of $433 - about 2.9× higher. Asking for the cash price as well as your insurer's negotiated rate is often the single biggest lever on what you pay.
How much will I actually pay out of pocket for a bunion surgery in Hawaii?
Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, coinsurance, out-of-pocket maximum, and whether the facility is in-network - not just the sticker price. If you have not met your deductible, you will typically pay the negotiated rate in full until you do. Use the CostKits cost forecaster to estimate your specific out-of-pocket amount before you go.
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About the Author
John Caruso, FSA, MAAA
Healthcare actuary with 20+ years of experience in insurance pricing, medical billing systems, and healthcare cost analytics.
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