Prices at 11 hospitals in Maine, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$937
Chargemaster (median)
$1,132
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$383
Medicare pays
$345
Typical cash range: $656 – $1,109. The median cash price is about 2.7× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York Hospital | York, ME | $589 | — | ★ 4/5 | 172 min | 14.8% |
| Down East Community Hospital | Machias, ME | $812 | $900 | ★ 4/5 | 189 min | 14.7% |
| Mount Desert Island Hospital | Bar Harbor, ME | $1,063 | $723 | — | 130 min | 14.6% |
| St Joseph Hospital | Bangor, ME | $1,129 | $808 | ★ 3/5 | 188 min | 15.6% |
CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.