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MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland Pricing Analysis

Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026

Fairness Grade

F

Most Expensive

Price Multiplier

145x

the federal fair-price benchmark

Procedures Priced

10,608

92 comparable to federal rates

What does this mean for your bill? This hospital charges 145x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive. For example, a procedure the government prices at $100 would cost about $14,500 at this hospital's list price. If you're uninsured or out-of-network, you may be able to negotiate down significantly.

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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital

These are the procedures where MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portlandcharges 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.

ProcedureCodeThey ChargeGov. BenchmarkYou Overpay
DILATE URETHRA STRICTURE53605$15,162$56+$15,106
PROCTOSIGMOIDOSCOPY W/STENT45327$26,169$110+$26,059
INSERTION OF CANNULA36800$23,764$108+$23,656
INSERTION OF CANNULA36815$23,764$123+$23,640
CANNULA DECLOTTING36861$23,764$124+$23,640
SIGMOIDOSCOPY W/PLCMT STENT45347$26,169$137+$26,032
BIOPSY OF TESTIS54500$12,582$67+$12,515
COLPOCENTESIS SEP PX57020$21,701$120+$21,581
BRONCH THERMOPLSTY 1 LOBE31660$30,431$170+$30,262
NASAL/SINUS ENDOSCOPY SURG31287$30,431$170+$30,261
LMTD OPH EXAM GENERAL ANES92019$10,256$59+$10,197

About MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland Pricing

MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland in , ME charges 145x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive across 92procedures 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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