Urinary tract infection, with major complications in Maine
MS-DRG 689: Kidney and urinary tract infections with mcc
$44,107typical hospital bill
$10,906typical amount paid
$8,923–$11,933range paid across 5 hospitals
Maine hospitals billed Medicare a typical $44,107 for this stay in 2024, about 4.0 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mainehealth Mid Coast Hospital | Brunswick | 17 | $33,933 | $8,923 | |
| St Joseph Hospital | Bangor | 11 | $26,472 | $10,178 | |
| Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center | Bangor | 35 | $44,107 | $10,906 | |
| Maine General Medical Center | Augusta | 20 | $47,335 | $11,756 | |
| Mainehealth Maine Medical Center | Portland | 70 | $49,492 | $11,933 |
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.