Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Cc/Mcc in Maine
MS-DRG 244: Permanent cardiac pacemaker implant without cc/mcc
$77,348typical hospital bill
$15,572typical amount paid
$13,839–$17,305range paid across 2 hospitals
Maine hospitals billed Medicare a typical $77,348 for this stay in 2024, about 5.0 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 | 16 | $94,057 | $13,839 | |
| Mainehealth Maine Medical Center | Portland | 32 | $60,639 | $17,305 |
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.