Bowel surgery, with major complications in Maine
MS-DRG 329: Major small and large bowel procedures with mcc
$169,481typical hospital bill
$43,572typical amount paid
$42,206–$44,939range paid across 2 hospitals
Maine hospitals billed Medicare a typical $169,481 for this stay in 2024, about 3.9 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 | 14 | $174,837 | $42,206 | |
| Mainehealth Maine Medical Center | Portland | 45 | $164,124 | $44,939 |
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.