Treatment of Swallowing and Feeding Disorder Cost in Hawaii
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 10 Hawaii hospitals. CPT 92526. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
Hospital comparison — Hawaii
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 10 of 10 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | UHC | Kaiser | Humana | MultiPlan | First Health | Devoted | Aetna | Cigna |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KULA HOSPITAL KULA |
$148 | $22.00 | $39.00 | — | — | — | $65.00 | — | — |
| LANAI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL LANAI CITY |
$148 | $22.00 | $39.00 | — | — | — | $51.00 | — | — |
| REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF THE PACIFIC HONOLULU |
$208 | $1,612 | $98.32 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| KAHUKU MEDICAL CENTER KAHUKU |
$223 | $22.46 | $127 | $160 | — | — | — | — | — |
| QUEENS MEDICAL CENTER HONOLULU |
$256 | $87.23 | $89.38 | $90.00 | $70.00 | $80.00 | — | — | — |
| THE QUEEN'S MEDICAL CENTER - WEST OAHU EWA BEACH |
$256 | $87.23 | $89.38 | $90.00 | $70.00 | $80.00 | — | — | — |
| THE QUEENS MEDICAL CENTER WAHIAWA WAHIAWA |
$256 | $87.23 | — | $90.00 | — | $80.00 | — | — | — |
| QUEEN'S NORTH HAWAII COMMUNITY HOSPITAL WAIMEA |
$256 | $80.00 | $89.38 | $90.00 | $72.00 | $80.00 | — | — | — |
| KAISER PERMANENTE MOANALUA MEDICAL CENTER HONOLULU |
$288 | — | $20.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN HONOLULU |
$536 | $62.57 | $65.00 | — | $85.00 | — | — | $75.00 | $130 |
That is the median of what the 10 Hawaii hospitals above publish for Treatment of swallowing and feeding disorder — their own figures, filed under federal law. A bill well above them is evidence you can put in writing.
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Medicare reimbursement benchmark
For CPT 92526 in Hawaii, Medicare reimburses about $89.38 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Hawaii range from $148 to $536 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 2.9x what Medicare pays. If a self-pay quote you receive is more than 2-3x the Medicare rate, ask the hospital for the cash-discount price in writing.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does treatment of swallowing and feeding disorder cost in Hawaii?
- Cash prices for treatment of swallowing and feeding disorder (CPT 92526) in Hawaii range from $148 to $536, with a median of $256. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest treatment of swallowing and feeding disorder in Hawaii?
- The cheapest Hawaii hospital published cash price for this procedure is $148. Use the table above sorted by cash price to find the lowest-priced facility near you.
- Are these the prices I'll pay?
- These are the rates hospitals publish. Final price depends on your insurance, deductible, and the specific services billed. Always confirm with the facility and your insurer before any procedure.
- Why do prices vary so much between hospitals?
- Hospitals set cash prices independently, and insurance contracts negotiate different rates per payer. Two facilities a few miles apart can charge 5-10x different prices for the same procedure.
- Where does this data come from?
- Federal law (45 CFR § 180) requires hospitals to publish their pricing in a machine-readable file. We aggregate these files and republish in a consumer-friendly format.