Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation with Mcc in Maine
MS-DRG 233: Coronary bypass with cardiac catheterization or open ablation with mcc
$253,695typical hospital bill
$72,030typical amount paid
$71,218–$72,843range paid across 2 hospitals
Maine hospitals billed Medicare a typical $253,695 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mainehealth Maine Medical Center | Portland | 20 | $244,578 | $71,218 | |
| Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center | Bangor | 24 | $262,811 | $72,843 |
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.