Bowel obstruction, with complications in Maine
MS-DRG 389: Gastrointestinal obstruction with cc
$25,358typical hospital bill
$7,160typical amount paid
$5,447–$8,355range paid across 5 hospitals
Maine hospitals billed Medicare a typical $25,358 for this stay in 2024, about 3.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York Hospital | York | 12 | $25,435 | $5,447 | |
| Northern Light Mercy Hospital | Portland | 11 | $26,892 | $7,104 | |
| Central Maine Medical Center | Lewiston | 11 | $17,888 | $7,160 | |
| Mainehealth Maine Medical Center | Portland | 34 | $25,358 | $7,891 | |
| Maine General Medical Center | Augusta | 11 | $24,958 | $8,355 |
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.