Major Chest Procedures with Cc in Maine
MS-DRG 164: Major chest procedures with cc
$82,992typical hospital bill
$26,131typical amount paid
$23,243–$29,020range paid across 2 hospitals
Maine hospitals billed Medicare a typical $82,992 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mainehealth Maine Medical Center | Portland | 37 | $77,838 | $23,243 | |
| Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center | Bangor | 17 | $88,147 | $29,020 |
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.