Lincoln Health Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
F
Most Expensive
163x
the federal fair-price benchmark
10,547
109 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Lincoln Healthcharges 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRANSPLT ALLO HCT/DONOR | 38240 | $353,730 | $202 | +$353,529 |
| TCAT IMPL WRLS P-ART PRS SNR | 33289 | $170,030 | $284 | +$169,746 |
| INS/RPLC SPI NPG/RCVR POCKET | 63685 | $182,263 | $319 | +$181,944 |
| INSRT PULSE GEN W/MULT LEADS | 33231 | $191,760 | $355 | +$191,405 |
| RMVL & RPLCMT DFB GEN MLT LD | 33264 | $191,760 | $355 | +$191,405 |
| RMV&RPLCMT PHRNC NRV STIM PG | 33287 | $182,263 | $341 | +$181,922 |
| INSRT PULSE GEN W/SINGL LEAD | 33240 | $134,251 | $320 | +$133,930 |
| RMVL& REPLC PULSE GEN 1 LEAD | 33262 | $134,251 | $329 | +$133,921 |
| OPN IMPLTJ NEA NEUROMUSCULAR | 64580 | $128,259 | $315 | +$127,944 |
| INSRT PULSE GEN W/DUAL LEADS | 33230 | $134,251 | $333 | +$133,918 |
| RMVL & RPLCMT DFB GEN 2 LEAD | 33263 | $134,251 | $342 | +$133,908 |
| INS/REP SUBQ DEFIBRILLATOR | 33270 | $191,760 | $493 | +$191,267 |
| INSERT PULSE GEN MULT LEADS | 33221 | $114,065 | $319 | +$113,746 |
| REMV&REPLC PM GEN MULT LEADS | 33229 | $114,065 | $330 | +$113,735 |
| INSERT SPINE INFUSION DEVICE | 62360 | $105,709 | $311 | +$105,398 |
| INS/RPL PRPH SAC/GSTR NPG/R | 64590 | $128,259 | $428 | +$127,831 |
| IMPLANT SPINE INFUSION PUMP | 62362 | $105,709 | $372 | +$105,337 |
| OPN IMPLTJ CRNL NRV NEA&PG | 64568 | $182,263 | $660 | +$181,603 |
| TCAT INSJ/RPL PERM LDLS PM | 33274 | $114,065 | $420 | +$113,645 |
| OPN MPLTJ HPGLSL NSTM ARY PG | 64582 | $182,263 | $723 | +$181,540 |
About Lincoln Health Pricing
Lincoln Health in Damariscotta, ME charges 163x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive across 109procedures 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?
Yes. Most hospitals will reduce bills when patients present evidence. Our bill checker compares your specific charges to fair-price benchmarks and generates a dispute letter you can send to the billing department.
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