Glaucoma Laser Surgery Cost in Hawaii (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay
What does a glaucoma laser surgery cost in Hawaii?
Where you have a glaucoma laser surgery done in Hawaii swings the bill from $219 to $497 for identical care. The median cash price across 9 reporting hospitals is $294. The numbers are pulled directly from federally mandated hospital price transparency files. The sections below break this down by coverage and by insurer.
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Where glaucoma laser surgery costs vary in Hawaii
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Cheapest Glaucoma Laser Surgery Providers in Hawaii
Based on declared cash/self-pay prices from CMS hospital price transparency files.
| # | Facility | City | Price | vs median ($294) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STRAUB CLINIC & HOSPITAL | HI | $219 | $75 below |
| 2 | WILCOX MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | HI | $219 | $75 below |
| 3 | PALI MOMI MEDICAL CENTER | HI | $219 | $75 below |
| 4 | Maui Health System A Kaiser Foundation Hospitals LLC | Wailuku, HI | $357 | $63 above |
| 5 | KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - MOANALUA | Honolulu, HI | $445 | $151 above |
| 6 | Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital | Kapaa, HI | $618 | $324 above |
| 7 | The Queens Medical Center | Wahiawa, HI | $2,340 | $2,046 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
- STRAUB CLINIC & HOSPITAL is the lowest-cost option at $219 - $75 below the median posted price ($294), just by choosing where you go.
- Ask for the cash price if your deductible isn't met - the median cash price here is $294, and it's often lower than what insurance pays before your deductible is satisfied.
- Doctor offices and independent clinics may charge differently from hospitals for the same service and may not appear in this hospital-only dataset. Ask your doctor whether another site is an option.
| Coverage | Hospitals with a rate | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicare (national rate) | — | $562 to $562 | $562 |
| With insurance (commercial, average) | 9 | $220 to $2,239 | $321 |
| Without insurance (cash price) | 10 | $218 to $2,340 | $294 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 3 | $801 to $3,131 | $3,131 |
Rates are negotiated allowed amounts and cash prices from hospital price-transparency files (October 2026), shown at each hospital’s lowest-priced typical billing code for this procedure. Facility fees only. The typical range is the middle 80% of hospitals, not a quote for your visit.
How much does a glaucoma laser surgery cost with Medicare in Hawaii?
Medicare's national hospital outpatient payment for glaucoma laser surgery is about $562 to $562 (typically near $562). After the $257 Part B deductible, you generally pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount, about $112 on a $562 payment, with no out-of-pocket cap unless you have supplemental coverage or a Medicare Advantage plan.
Doctor, anesthesia and pathology fees are billed separately. Medicare rates are national CMS amounts, adjusted slightly by local wage levels.
How much does a glaucoma laser surgery cost with insurance in Hawaii?
Across 9 Hawaii hospitals, the negotiated rates commercial insurers pay for glaucoma laser surgery average $220 to $2,239 per hospital, with a median near $321. That is the amount your plan and you pay the hospital together; you owe your deductible, then coinsurance, up to your out-of-pocket maximum.
Each hospital’s figure is the average of the commercial insurers it lists. Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid rates are excluded.
How much does a glaucoma laser surgery cost without insurance in Hawaii?
Cash (self-pay) prices for glaucoma laser surgery at 10 Hawaii hospitals range from $218 to $2,340, with a median of $294. Ask for the cash or self-pay price and for any financial-assistance discount before you book; both can be lower than the posted price.
Cash prices are the hospital’s published discounted rate for patients paying without insurance.
How much does a glaucoma laser surgery cost with UnitedHealthcare in Hawaii?
UnitedHealthcare negotiated rates for glaucoma laser surgery at 3 Hawaii hospitals range from $801 to $3,131, with a median near $3,131. If a hospital is out of network for your UnitedHealthcare plan, you may owe more than the negotiated rate, so check the network first.
How where you go changes what you pay for glaucoma laser surgery
The same glaucoma laser 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 $213–$2,340
- Professional fee $302–$804
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
- Facility fee $445–$618
- Professional fee $302–$804
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
A small number of hospitals (2) report prices above $1,109, including The Queens Medical Center at $2,340, which drives most of the overall spread - excluding them, most facilities cluster in a much tighter band. Setting matters too: the median outpatient price is $294 versus $532 inpatient (about 1.8× more), so where a procedure happens often matters more than which hospital you pick.
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 | ~$294 |
| Deductible met - 20% coinsurance | ~$59 |
| Out-of-network provider | $647+ |
Frequently asked questions: glaucoma laser surgery costs in Hawaii
How much does a glaucoma laser surgery cost in Hawaii?
The typical insurer-negotiated rate is $226, with most facilities between $214 and $257 (based on 9 hospitals reporting negotiated rates). Posted cash prices at the middle 80% of Hawaii hospitals run $218–$2,340; outlier facilities above and below that range 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 glaucoma laser surgery in Hawaii?
Based on declared prices, the lowest posted price in our Hawaii data is STRAUB CLINIC & HOSPITAL at about $219.
Why is a glaucoma laser surgery so much cheaper at some Hawaii hospitals?
Typical prices vary about 1.2× (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 $294 versus a median negotiated rate of $321 - cash is the lower number at many hospitals. 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 glaucoma laser 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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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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