Acute Myocardial Infarction, Discharged Alive Without Cc/Mcc in Maine
MS-DRG 282: Acute myocardial infarction, discharged alive without cc/mcc
$26,704typical hospital bill
$8,279typical amount paid
$6,907–$10,177range paid across 4 hospitals
Maine hospitals billed Medicare a typical $26,704 for this stay in 2024, about 3.2 times what was actually paid. Medicare's payment depends mostly on the hospital's location and teaching role; the bill depends on the hospital's own price list, so bills vary far more than payments.
Billed (list price)Actually paid (Medicare + patient)
| Hospital | City | Medicare stays | Billed | Paid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mainehealth Mid Coast Hospital | Brunswick | 14 | $25,478 | $6,907 | |
| Maine General Medical Center | Augusta | 11 | $19,694 | $8,154 | |
| Mainehealth Maine Medical Center | Portland | 25 | $27,931 | $8,404 | |
| Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center | Bangor | 26 | $34,811 | $10,177 |
Medicare: CMS, 2024 (hospitals with 11 or more Medicare stays). Cash and insurer prices: hospitals' own price files, where read; insurer figures are commercial plans only, median and 10th–90th percentile across plans.