Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc in Maine
MS-DRG 472: Cervical spinal fusion with cc
$90,355typical hospital bill
$27,746typical amount paid
$25,676–$29,816range paid across 2 hospitals
Maine hospitals billed Medicare a typical $90,355 for this stay in 2024, about 3.3 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 Maine Medical Center | Portland | 27 | $82,648 | $25,676 | |
| Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center | Bangor | 14 | $98,062 | $29,816 |
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.