Fainting in Maine
MS-DRG 312: Syncope and collapse
$28,721typical hospital bill
$7,039typical amount paid
$6,788–$9,080range paid across 4 hospitals
Maine hospitals billed Medicare a typical $28,721 for this stay in 2024, about 4.1 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 | 27 | $34,934 | $6,788 | |
| Mainehealth Mid Coast Hospital | Brunswick | 16 | $28,826 | $6,930 | |
| Southern Maine Health Care | Biddeford | 12 | $28,615 | $7,148 | |
| Mainehealth Maine Medical Center | Portland | 47 | $28,045 | $9,080 |
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.