Lung infection, with complications in Maine
MS-DRG 178: Respiratory infections and inflammations with cc
$41,954typical hospital bill
$9,730typical amount paid
$7,529–$13,123range paid across 4 hospitals
Maine hospitals billed Medicare a typical $41,954 for this stay in 2024, about 4.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mainehealth Mid Coast Hospital | Brunswick | 15 | $24,889 | $7,529 | |
| Southern Maine Health Care | Biddeford | 11 | $37,263 | $7,890 | |
| Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center | Bangor | 14 | $46,645 | $11,571 | |
| Mainehealth Maine Medical Center | Portland | 34 | $56,805 | $13,123 |
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.