Mini-stroke (TIA) in Maine
MS-DRG 069: Transient ischemia without thrombolytic
$35,297typical hospital bill
$7,249typical amount paid
$6,159–$8,338range paid across 2 hospitals
Maine hospitals billed Medicare a typical $35,297 for this stay in 2024, about 4.9 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 | 15 | $40,154 | $6,159 | |
| Maine General Medical Center | Augusta | 16 | $30,441 | $8,338 |
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.