Stroke, with major complications in Maine
MS-DRG 064: Intracranial hemorrhage or cerebral infarction with mcc
$60,627typical hospital bill
$18,518typical amount paid
$15,554–$20,508range paid across 4 hospitals
Maine hospitals billed Medicare a typical $60,627 for this stay in 2024, about 3.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Maine Medical Center | Lewiston | 12 | $42,819 | $15,554 | |
| Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center | Bangor | 43 | $73,075 | $17,186 | |
| Mainehealth Maine Medical Center | Portland | 114 | $63,726 | $19,849 | |
| Maine General Medical Center | Augusta | 15 | $57,529 | $20,508 |
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.