Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) in Maine
MS-DRG 057: Degenerative nervous system disorders without mcc
$27,655typical hospital bill
$14,040typical amount paid
$11,578–$14,293range paid across 3 hospitals
Maine hospitals billed Medicare a typical $27,655 for this stay in 2024, about 2.0 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mainehealth Mid Coast Hospital | Brunswick | 16 | $27,655 | $11,578 | |
| Maine General Medical Center | Augusta | 11 | $27,511 | $14,040 | |
| Mainehealth Maine Medical Center | Portland | 55 | $46,581 | $14,293 |
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.