Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents in Maine
MS-DRG 321: Percutaneous cardiovascular procedures with intraluminal device with mcc or 4+ arteries/
$149,101typical hospital bill
$33,945typical amount paid
$29,638–$38,251range paid across 2 hospitals
Maine hospitals billed Medicare a typical $149,101 for this stay in 2024, about 4.4 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 | 61 | $159,608 | $29,638 | |
| Mainehealth Maine Medical Center | Portland | 73 | $138,595 | $38,251 |
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.