How many shoppable procedure prices are published for Northern Maine Medical Center?

Northern Maine Medical Center in Fort Kent, ME currently has 107 standardized procedure price records indexed from its public 45 CFR § 180 machine-readable file.

How do Northern Maine Medical Center's commercial prices compare to the fair BaseRate?

Across scored shoppable procedures, Northern Maine Medical Center's median negotiated commercial rate is 0.7× the regionally adjusted fair BaseRate benchmark.

Hospital Profile Critical Access Hospital Voluntary non-profit - Private Updated: 3/25/2026

Northern Maine Medical Center

194 E Main Street, Fort Kent, ME 04743 · 107 Priced Procedures · 77% Patient Recommendation

CMS Overall Rating No CMS Rating

Good Deal · Below Fair Market

0.72×vs. Fair Market Price

Typical commercial prices here are 28% below the fair benchmark (0.72×) after accounting for local nurse/doctor wages and patient complexity.

67/100 · Caution

67/100Self-Pay Cash Beats Insurance 89% of the Time

File Completeness56

Price Logic61

Peer Alignment57

Clean Billing69

Real Cash Discount100

Regional Value Leader

4-Star CMS clinical quality rating paired with 0.72× fair market pricing.

Behavioral Pricing FingerprintLow Shoppable & Low Captive Rates

Uniform Value Leader · Low-Cost Across Departments

Northern Maine Medical Center maintains low, disciplined commercial pricing across both routine shoppable procedures (0.8× Medicare, p50 0.62× Fair BaseRate) and emergency/ancillary services (1.6× Medicare, p75 0.94× Fair BaseRate). Both insured and self-pay patients benefit from below-benchmark rates across departments.

#2 of 27 in ME · 3rd State Percentile#148 of 3,385 in U.S. · 4th National Percentile

Advantage

Where They're Good (Patient & Payer Edge)

Elective shoppable care is priced 28% below peer Fair BaseRate (0.72×)
Self-pay cash beats commercial insurance on 89% of shoppable procedures (99/100 Cash Honesty)
4-Star CMS clinical rating with 77% patient recommendation (73/100 safety score)
IRS 501(c)(3) charity care provides free care up to 200% FPL and discounted care up to 400% FPL (49.7% AGB cap)

Watchout

Where You Can Get Burned (Markup Traps)

Even at low-cost facilities (0.72× Fair BaseRate), out-of-network or unnegotiated chargemaster bills can exceed commercial medians — confirm in-network status or request a self-pay cash quote up front.
Captive ER (1.2×) & laboratory (1.1×) services average 2.00× higher multiples than routine shoppable care (0.8×)
Upper-quartile procedures (Q75 0.94×) jump +52% above the median procedure ratio (Q50 0.62×)
Unnegotiated chargemaster list prices average 3.3× Medicare (34¢ true HCRIS cost per $1 gross)

Front-Door ShoppableElective / Imaging

0.8× Medicare

Pre-scheduled outpatient procedures where patients can comparison-shop.

Back-Door Captive & ER2.00× Divergence

1.6× Medicare

Emergency, inpatient DRG, lab, and specialty drug lines billed after admission.

Quantile Tail Spread+52% Upper Tail

Q25 0.54× · Q50 0.62× · Q75 0.94×

Detects median-gaming when upper-quartile codes spike above the p50 median.

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Department & Integrity Multiples (vs. CMS Medicare Cost Anchor) Green ≤1.3× · Teal 1.3–1.8× · Amber 1.8–2.5× · Rose >2.5×

Front-Door Shoppable CareFront-Door Shoppable

0.8× MedicareGood

Outpatient Surgery & ORBack-Door Captive

0.6× MedicareGood

Diagnostic Imaging (CT/MRI)Front-Door Shoppable

1.0× MedicareGood

Back-Door Captive ER VisitsBack-Door Captive

1.2× MedicareGood

Inpatient Lab & PathologyBack-Door Captive

1.1× MedicareGood

Specialty & Infusion Drugs (J-Codes)Back-Door Captive

0.5× MedicareGood

Self-Pay Cash Honesty & 501(r)Integrity & Outcomes

89% Cash Edge · 99/100Good

CMS Clinical Safety & Star ValueIntegrity & Outcomes

4 CMS · 73/100Fair

Procedure Prices at Northern Maine Medical Center

High-impact clinical procedures (MRIs, surgeries, inpatient stays, visits) are prioritized first. Use the category pills or search bar to filter all 107 published procedures.

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Procedure & Billing Code	Self-Pay Cash	This Hospital	Fair BaseRate	vs. Fair
Total hip replacement CPT Code: `27130`	$30	$13,596	$13,413	unverified
Total knee replacement CPT Code: `27447`	$30	$13,596	$13,523	unverified
Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) CPT Code: `47562`	$30	$6,402	$6,109	unverified
Breast lump removal CPT Code: `19120`	$30	$4,146	$3,875	unverified
Inguinal hernia repair CPT Code: `49505`	$30	$3,792	$3,629	unverified
Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair CPT Code: `29881`	$30	$3,465	$3,372	1.0×
Bunion correction surgery CPT Code: `28296`	$30	$3,465	$3,446	1.0×
Cataract surgery with lens implant CPT Code: `66984`	$30	$2,444	$2,540	1.0×
Colonoscopy (diagnostic) CPT Code: `45378`	$30	$920	$981	0.9×
Sleep study (overnight, in lab) CPT Code: `95810`	$30	$849	$1,021	0.8×
Colonoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `45380`	$30	$755	$1,256	0.6×
Upper endoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `43239`	$30	$561	$987	0.6×
Blood transfusion CPT Code: `36430`	$30	$436	$498	0.9×
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) CPT Code: `93306`	$30	$327	$583	0.6×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) CPT Code: `74177`	$30	$244	$448	0.5×
MRI, brain (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70553`	$30	$262	$511	0.5×
Injection procedure for pain management HCPCS Code: `G0260`	$30	$234	$855	0.3×
Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) CPT Code: `90834`	$30	$176	$166	1.1×
Family therapy session CPT Code: `90847`	$30	$176	$173	1.0×
Psychotherapy session (60 minutes) CPT Code: `90837`	$30	$176	$181	1.0×
Psychiatric evaluation (first visit) CPT Code: `90791`	$30	$176	$185	1.0×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) CPT Code: `74176`	$30	$186	$303	0.6×
MRI, lower back (no contrast) CPT Code: `72148`	$30	$176	$338	0.5×
MRI, brain (no contrast) CPT Code: `70551`	$30	$176	$343	0.5×
MRI, knee or other leg joint CPT Code: `73721`	$30	$171	$369	0.5×
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) CPT Code: `99214`	$30	$132	$123	1.1×
CT scan, head (with contrast) CPT Code: `70460`	$30	$131	$242	0.5×
Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) CPT Code: `93970`	$30	$145	$272	0.5×
CT scan, head (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70470`	$30	$137	$258	0.5×
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) CPT Code: `99213`	$30	$93	$87	1.1×
New patient office visit (30-44 min) CPT Code: `99203`	$30	$116	$110	1.1×
Screening mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77067`	$30	$84	$123	0.7×
Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) CPT Code: `76700`	$30	$84	$134	0.6×
Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77066`	$30	$89	$148	0.6×
CT scan, pelvis CPT Code: `72192`	$30	$95	$163	0.6×
CT scan, chest (no contrast) CPT Code: `71250`	$30	$94	$167	0.6×
CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) CPT Code: `72131`	$30	$91	$168	0.5×
CT scan, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72125`	$30	$91	$169	0.5×
CT scan, head (no contrast) CPT Code: `70450`	$30	$85	$160	0.5×
CT scan, sinuses CPT Code: `70486`	$30	$86	$166	0.5×
Typhoid vaccine HCPCS Code: `90675`	$30	$314	$347	0.9×
Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) CPT Code: `93005`	$30	$58	$64	0.9×
Speech therapy (language evaluation) CPT Code: `92507`	$30	$72	$86	0.8×
Drug screening test HCPCS Code: `G0480`	$30	$75	$116	0.6×
Group therapy session CPT Code: `90853`	$30	$61	$100	0.6×
Ultrasound, pelvis CPT Code: `76856`	$30	$79	$130	0.6×
Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) CPT Code: `76705`	$30	$75	$126	0.6×
Ultrasound, thyroid and neck CPT Code: `76536`	$30	$74	$132	0.6×
Pneumococcal vaccine HCPCS Code: `90732`	$30	$75	$140	0.5×
Breathing treatment (nebulizer) CPT Code: `94640`	$30	$58	$201	0.3×
Blood test, calcium CPT Code: `82310`	$30	$30	$5	6.0×
Blood test, amylase CPT Code: `82150`	$30	$30	$7	4.3×
Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) CPT Code: `85025`	$30	$30	$8	3.8×
Blood test, basic metabolic panel CPT Code: `80048`	$30	$30	$9	3.3×
Blood test, liver function panel CPT Code: `80076`	$30	$30	$9	3.3×
Culture, bacterial CPT Code: `87070`	$30	$30	$9	3.3×
Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) CPT Code: `83036`	$30	$30	$10	3.0×
Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel CPT Code: `80053`	$30	$30	$11	2.7×
Culture, blood CPT Code: `87040`	$30	$30	$11	2.7×
Blood test, clotting time (PTT) CPT Code: `85730`	$30	$16	$6	2.7×
Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) CPT Code: `82947`	—	$9	$4	2.3×
Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) CPT Code: `80061`	$30	$30	$14	2.1×
Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) CPT Code: `82728`	$30	$30	$14	2.1×
Hepatitis C antibody test CPT Code: `86803`	$30	$30	$15	2.0×
Blood test, vitamin B12 CPT Code: `82607`	$30	$30	$16	1.9×
Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) CPT Code: `84153`	$30	$30	$19	1.6×
Prostate cancer screening (blood test) HCPCS Code: `G0103`	$30	$30	$20	1.5×
Blood test, vitamin D CPT Code: `82306`	$30	$30	$31	1.0×
X-ray, chest (two views) CPT Code: `71046`	$30	$52	$93	0.6×
X-ray, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72040`	$30	$52	$93	0.6×
X-ray, hip CPT Code: `73502`	$30	$52	$93	0.6×
X-ray, shoulder CPT Code: `73030`	$30	$51	$92	0.6×
X-ray, lower back CPT Code: `72110`	$30	$62	$112	0.6×
X-ray, chest (single view) CPT Code: `71045`	$30	$50	$92	0.5×
X-ray, foot CPT Code: `73630`	$30	$50	$92	0.5×
X-ray, hand CPT Code: `73130`	$30	$50	$93	0.5×
X-ray, ankle CPT Code: `73610`	$30	$50	$93	0.5×
X-ray, pelvis CPT Code: `72170`	$30	$59	$110	0.5×
Flu vaccine (high dose) HCPCS Code: `90656`	$30	$24	$25	1.0×
Flu vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0008`	$30	$46	$48	1.0×
Pneumonia vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0009`	$30	$46	$49	0.9×
Colorectal cancer screening HCPCS Code: `G0010`	$30	$46	$49	0.9×
Blood antibody screen CPT Code: `86850`	$30	$39	$46	0.8×
Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) CPT Code: `97530`	$30	$33	$40	0.8×
Physical therapy (gait training) CPT Code: `97116`	$30	$27	$33	0.8×
Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) CPT Code: `97112`	$30	$31	$38	0.8×
Speech therapy (group session) CPT Code: `92508`	$30	$22	$27	0.8×
Occupational therapy (self-care training) CPT Code: `97535`	$30	$30	$38	0.8×
Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) CPT Code: `97110`	$30	$27	$35	0.8×
Physical therapy (manual therapy) CPT Code: `97140`	$30	$26	$34	0.8×
Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90715`	$30	$30	$56	0.5×
Hospital observation (per hour) HCPCS Code: `G0378`	$30	$30	$86	0.3×
Diagnostic procedure preparation HCPCS Code: `G0279`	$30	$12	$35	0.3×
MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella) HCPCS Code: `90707`	$30	$30	$111	0.3×
Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine HCPCS Code: `90716`	$30	$30	$203	0.1×
Vaginal delivery (full package) CPT Code: `59400`	$30	$30	$2,680	0.0×
C-section delivery (full package) CPT Code: `59510`	$30	$30	$2,975	0.0×
Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) CPT Code: `81001`	—	—	$3	—
Blood test, creatinine (kidney) CPT Code: `82565`	—	—	$5	—
Blood test, lipase CPT Code: `83690`	—	—	$7	—
Blood test, magnesium CPT Code: `83735`	—	—	$7	—
Blood test, potassium CPT Code: `84132`	—	—	$5	—
Blood test, sodium CPT Code: `84295`	—	—	$5	—
Blood test, thyroid (TSH) CPT Code: `84443`	$30	$30	$18	unverified
Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) CPT Code: `84520`	—	—	$4	—
Blood test, hemoglobin CPT Code: `85018`	—	—	$3	—
Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) CPT Code: `85610`	—	—	$5	—

Showing top 25 high-impact procedures of 107 total

Inline Bill X-Ray & 501(r) Calculator 501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Free Care ≤200% FPL · AGB Cap 49.7%

Audit a Bill or Quote at Northern Maine Medical Center (Zero PHI Required)

CMS CCN: 201317

CPT 27130

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Fair BaseRate™ $13,413

Medicare Rate $13,117

Self-Pay Cash $30

Insurer Median $13,596

1. Amount on Your Bill or Quote ($) Pre-filled with Northern Maine Medical Center’s charged/list benchmark

2. Household Annual Income ($) Screened against 2026 HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines

3. Household Size (1–8) 2026 FPL: $15,650 + $5,500 per additional person

Step 1 · 501(r) Charity Care Check 501(r) AGB Cap: $19,164 (274% FPL)

Statutory 501(r) AGB Cap Limits Bill to $19,164

At 274% FPL (201%–400% FPL tier), 26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5) caps FAP-eligible bills at Amounts Generally Billed (49.7% of gross = $19,164).

Step 2 · Cash vs. Insurance Arbitrage Save $38,506 Paying Cash

Self-Pay Cash Rate ($30) Beats Your Bill

Northern Maine Medical Center's published 45 CFR § 180 self-pay cash rate is $30 (vs. $13,596 commercial insurer median). Ask billing to reclassify the visit to prompt-pay self-pay if it beats your deductible.

Step 3 · Fair BaseRate Target +$25,123 Above Fair BaseRate

Negotiate Toward $13,413 Fair BaseRate ($13,117 Medicare)

Your bill ($38,536) is $25,123 above the denoised Fair BaseRate ($13,413) and 2.9× the $13,117 Medicare rate.

1-Click Factual Dispute Summary: Copy a citation-backed benchmark memo (with CMS CCN, CPT code, Medicare reference, Fair BaseRate, and 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) calculations) to paste into patient-portal messages or billing appeals.

IRS Form 990 Schedule H & 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Hospital

Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) & Amounts Generally Billed (AGB)

EIN: 010234189

Filing Period: 195809

Free Care Eligibility BenchmarkUp to 200% FPL100% charity write-off income threshold

Discounted Care EligibilityUp to 400% FPLSliding-scale & AGB billing cap tier

Charity Care Share of ExpensesSee Schedule HNet community financial assistance reported

26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5) AGB Benchmark Method: lookback_commercial_median

Hospital-Specific CMS HCRIS Benchmark (49.7% of gross charges)

Under 26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5), a tax-exempt hospital organization may not bill FAP-eligible patients more than Amounts Generally Billed (AGB) to individuals with insurance covering emergency or medically necessary care. Derived from this facility’s reported CMS HCRIS cost-to-charge & insurer allowance filings. Verify your exact Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) determination directly with the billing office.

Screen your household size, income, and itemized CPT codes against 2026 HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines: Calculate Your 501(r) Cap Above ↑

CMS Care Compare Public Quality Record

Clinical Quality, Patient Experience & Infection Benchmarks

CMS Overall4/5 Stars (4/5)

Safety Composite73/100

Would Recommend77%

Rated 9 or 10 (HCAHPS)81%

Median ER Wait147 min

Healthcare-Associated Infections (CDC NHSN / CMS HAI)

1.00 SIR = National Predicted Baseline (Lower Is Safer)

C. diff Hospital-Onset Infectionsame

CMS Price Transparency Administrative Enforcement Log

Factual public administrative actions published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding 45 CFR § 180 compliance at Northern Maine Medical Center. Prior administrative notices do not necessarily reflect current compliance status.

2026-05-05·cap_corrective_action
CAP Request
Recorded
2026-01-28·warning_notice
Warning Notice
Recorded

Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare (143 completed HCAHPS patient surveys). Clinical quality metrics summarize historical facility-wide cohorts and are not medical advice for individual care decisions.

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Regional Value & Quality Leader Pareto Frontier (Price + Quality)

2D regional comparison of commercial negotiated price index against CMS clinical quality composite for Northern Maine Medical Center.

Price Index: 0.85× regional baseline

Quality: 68/100 CMS composite

Median Household Income$54,254U.S. Census ACS

Local Uninsured Share8.0%Regional ACS estimate

200% FPL (1 Person)$31,920Common free-care ceiling

400% FPL (Family of 4)$128,600Common AGB cap ceiling

45 CFR § 180 Primary-Source Lineage & Federal Verification VeriRate 67/100 · Caution CMS CCN 201317 EIN 010234189

Verify the Raw Data: Official Hospital MRF, CMS Medicare.gov & Federal Filings

MRF Portal Indexed (CMS_45_CFR_180_FILING.json) Verify on CMS Medicare.gov (CCN 201317) ↗ Verify IRS Form 990 (EIN 010234189) ↗ CMS HCRIS Cost Reports ↗

Published MRF FileCMS_45_CFR_180_FILING.json

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Validated Rate Rows2,838 (CMS v3.0.0)

File Integrity DigestVerified · CCN 201317

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