High blood pressure in Maine
MS-DRG 305: Hypertension without mcc
$29,079typical hospital bill
$6,850typical amount paid
$6,201–$7,499range paid across 2 hospitals
Maine hospitals billed Medicare a typical $29,079 for this stay in 2024, about 4.2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center | Bangor | 14 | $26,829 | $6,201 | |
| Mainehealth Maine Medical Center | Portland | 16 | $31,330 | $7,499 |
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.