Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) in Maine
MS-DRG 208: Respiratory system diagnosis with ventilator support <=96 hours
$122,253typical hospital bill
$23,936typical amount paid
$21,398–$24,923range paid across 3 hospitals
Maine hospitals billed Medicare a typical $122,253 for this stay in 2024, about 5.1 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 | 14 | $78,168 | $21,398 | |
| Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center | Bangor | 22 | $122,253 | $23,936 | |
| Mainehealth Maine Medical Center | Portland | 23 | $128,166 | $24,923 |
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.