Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint Without Cc/Mcc in Maine
MS-DRG 482: Hip and femur procedures except major joint without cc/mcc
$53,684typical hospital bill
$17,000typical amount paid
$16,095–$17,905range paid across 2 hospitals
Maine hospitals billed Medicare a typical $53,684 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 | 12 | $48,596 | $16,095 | |
| Mainehealth Maine Medical Center | Portland | 24 | $58,772 | $17,905 |
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.