Other digestive problems, with complications in Maine
MS-DRG 394: Other digestive system diagnoses with cc
$31,215typical hospital bill
$9,705typical amount paid
$9,619–$11,723range paid across 3 hospitals
Maine hospitals billed Medicare a typical $31,215 for this stay in 2024, about 3.2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine General Medical Center | Augusta | 13 | $31,036 | $9,619 | |
| Mainehealth Maine Medical Center | Portland | 32 | $31,215 | $9,705 | |
| Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center | Bangor | 12 | $37,867 | $11,723 |
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.