Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon Without Mcc in Maine
MS-DRG 269: Aortic and heart assist procedures except pulsation balloon without mcc
$167,407typical hospital bill
$36,316typical amount paid
$30,685–$41,948range paid across 2 hospitals
Maine hospitals billed Medicare a typical $167,407 for this stay in 2024, about 4.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center | Bangor | 16 | $112,710 | $30,685 | |
| Mainehealth Maine Medical Center | Portland | 14 | $222,104 | $41,948 |
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.