Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation Without Mcc in Maine
MS-DRG 234: Coronary bypass with cardiac catheterization or open ablation without mcc
$169,206typical hospital bill
$56,628typical amount paid
$49,164–$61,755range paid across 3 hospitals
Maine hospitals billed Medicare a typical $169,206 for this stay in 2024, about 3.0 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Maine Medical Center | Lewiston | 11 | $145,274 | $49,164 | |
| Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center | Bangor | 25 | $193,013 | $56,628 | |
| Mainehealth Maine Medical Center | Portland | 43 | $169,206 | $61,755 |
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.