Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours in Maine
MS-DRG 870: Septicemia or severe sepsis with mv >96 hours
$321,774typical hospital bill
$86,627typical amount paid
$67,606–$105,648range paid across 2 hospitals
Maine hospitals billed Medicare a typical $321,774 for this stay in 2024, about 3.7 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 | $280,795 | $67,606 | |
| Mainehealth Maine Medical Center | Portland | 13 | $362,754 | $105,648 |
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.