Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications in Maine
MS-DRG 811: Red blood cell disorders with mcc
$38,216typical hospital bill
$13,622typical amount paid
$10,655–$16,590range paid across 2 hospitals
Maine hospitals billed Medicare a typical $38,216 for this stay in 2024, about 2.8 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 | 11 | $28,128 | $10,655 | |
| Mainehealth Maine Medical Center | Portland | 36 | $48,305 | $16,590 |
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.