Down East Community Hospital Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
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Average Cost
35x
the federal fair-price benchmark
2,575
47 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Down East Community Hospitalcharges the most compared to the federal fair-price benchmark. “They Charge” is what appears on your bill. “Gov. Benchmark” is what the government determines the doctor's work is worth.
| Procedure | Code | They Charge | Gov. Benchmark | You Overpay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaving of shoulder bone using endoscope | 29826 | $33,732 | $148 | +$33,584 |
| 76942 Ultrasonic Guidance For Needle Placement | 76942 | $7,277 | $64 | +$7,213 |
| 62273 Injection, Epidural, Of Blood Or Clot Patch Profee | 62273 | $14,696 | $172 | +$14,524 |
| Repair of groin hernia patient age 5 years or older | 49505 | $39,015 | $508 | +$38,507 |
| 64447 Inj(s), Anesthetic Agnt(s) &/Or Steroid; Femoral Nrv, Inclu Imag Guid | 64447 | $7,034 | $134 | +$6,900 |
| Removal of tonsils and adenoid glands, patient younger than age 12 | 42820 | $13,658 | $261 | +$13,397 |
| Biopsy exam of esophagus, stomach or small bowel using an endoscope | 43239 | $19,505 | $419 | +$19,086 |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope | 45385 | $22,525 | $500 | +$22,025 |
| 64445 Injection(s), Anesthetic Agent(s) And/or Steroid; Sciatic Nerves | 64445 | $6,466 | $173 | +$6,293 |
| 94003 Ventilator Mgmt Ea Subseq Day | 94003 | $2,105 | $59 | +$2,046 |
| Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope | 47562 | $22,208 | $632 | +$21,576 |
| 36680 Placement Of Needle For Intraosseous Infusion Profee | 36680 | $2,020 | $58 | +$1,962 |
| Injection(s) of therapeutic substance | 62322 | $5,092 | $146 | +$4,946 |
| Biopsy exam of large bowel using an endoscope | 45380 | $16,663 | $480 | +$16,183 |
| 94002 Ventilator Mgmt Initial Day | 94002 | $2,815 | $86 | +$2,729 |
| Bill Only Flow Cytometrysingle Marker Test | 88184 | $2,398 | $81 | +$2,317 |
| Removal of one knee cartilage using an endoscope | 29881 | $14,907 | $516 | +$14,391 |
| 31500 Emergency Tracheal Intubation | 31500 | $2,959 | $133 | +$2,826 |
About Down East Community Hospital Pricing
Down East Community Hospital in , ME charges 35x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive across 47procedures we could compare. This data comes directly from the hospital's own published price file — they're required by federal law to share it.
What this means for your bill
If you're uninsured, out-of-network, or have a high-deductible plan, these prices directly affect what you pay. If you have in-network insurance, your insurer has likely negotiated much lower rates — but you may still owe a percentage of the hospital's high list price for your coinsurance or deductible.
Can I negotiate?
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