Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc in Maine
MS-DRG 243: Permanent cardiac pacemaker implant with cc
$96,609typical hospital bill
$20,330typical amount paid
$19,717–$20,943range paid across 2 hospitals
Maine hospitals billed Medicare a typical $96,609 for this stay in 2024, about 4.8 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 | 23 | $107,628 | $19,717 | |
| Mainehealth Maine Medical Center | Portland | 52 | $85,591 | $20,943 |
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.