Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications in Maine
MS-DRG 391: Esophagitis, gastroenteritis and miscellaneous digestive disorders with mcc
$47,297typical hospital bill
$12,392typical amount paid
$9,939–$13,496range paid across 4 hospitals
Maine hospitals billed Medicare a typical $47,297 for this stay in 2024, about 3.8 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 | 19 | $53,153 | $9,939 | |
| Mainehealth Mid Coast Hospital | Brunswick | 12 | $44,565 | $11,424 | |
| Maine General Medical Center | Augusta | 11 | $39,965 | $13,359 | |
| Mainehealth Maine Medical Center | Portland | 40 | $50,029 | $13,496 |
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.