Pulmonary Function Test Cost in Hawaii (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay

What does a pulmonary function test cost in Hawaii?

Where you have a pulmonary function test done in Hawaii swings the bill from $50 to $276 for identical care. The median cash price across 17 reporting hospitals is $223. The numbers are pulled directly from federally mandated hospital price transparency files.

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Where pulmonary function test costs vary in Hawaii

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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 $223 versus $42 inpatient, so where a procedure happens often matters more than which hospital you pick.

What you pay out of pocket on top of this depends on your deductible, your plan's out-of-pocket maximum, and whether every provider involved is in-network - not just the facility.

Frequently asked questions: pulmonary function test costs in Hawaii

How much does a pulmonary function test cost in Hawaii?

The typical insurer-negotiated rate is $19, with most facilities between $16 and $23 (based on 17 hospitals reporting negotiated rates). Posted cash prices start at $217, with a median of $223; 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 pulmonary function test in Hawaii?

Based on declared prices, the lowest posted price in our Hawaii data is Kuakini Medical Center at about $217. By metro, Honolulu has the lowest median ($305).

Why is a pulmonary function test so much cheaper at some Hawaii hospitals?

Typical prices vary about 1.4× (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 $223 versus a median negotiated rate of $19 - about 11.7× 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 pulmonary function test 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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