Other Factors Influencing Health Status in Maine
MS-DRG 951: Other factors influencing health status
$18,920typical hospital bill
$5,472typical amount paid
$4,991–$6,291range paid across 4 hospitals
Maine hospitals billed Medicare a typical $18,920 for this stay in 2024, about 3.5 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 | 12 | $18,791 | $4,991 | |
| Mainehealth Mid Coast Hospital | Brunswick | 18 | $19,050 | $5,007 | |
| Mainehealth Maine Medical Center | Portland | 11 | $12,729 | $5,937 | |
| Maine General Medical Center | Augusta | 15 | $24,347 | $6,291 |
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.