Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc in Maine
MS-DRG 242: Permanent cardiac pacemaker implant with mcc
$142,638typical hospital bill
$32,163typical amount paid
$29,855–$34,472range paid across 2 hospitals
Maine hospitals billed Medicare a typical $142,638 for this stay in 2024, about 4.4 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 | 29 | $156,689 | $29,855 | |
| Mainehealth Maine Medical Center | Portland | 39 | $128,588 | $34,472 |
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.