Irregular heartbeat in Maine
MS-DRG 310: Cardiac arrhythmia and conduction disorders without cc/mcc
$19,732typical hospital bill
$6,080typical amount paid
$4,118–$6,531range paid across 5 hospitals
Maine hospitals billed Medicare a typical $19,732 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York Hospital | York | 11 | $11,760 | $4,118 | |
| Maine General Medical Center | Augusta | 15 | $24,419 | $5,727 | |
| Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center | Bangor | 35 | $27,393 | $6,080 | |
| Mainehealth Maine Medical Center | Portland | 24 | $15,496 | $6,243 | |
| Mainehealth Pen Bay Hospital | Rockport | 12 | $19,732 | $6,531 |
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.