Hysterectomy Cost in Portland, ME (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay

What does a hysterectomy cost in Portland, ME?

The same hysterectomy in Portland, ME might cost you $2,690 at one facility and $4,777 at another - the building you walk into drives the difference. The median cash price across 4 reporting hospitals is $4,777. These figures come straight from hospital price transparency files published under federal law.

Where hysterectomy costs vary in Portland, ME

Pins show hospitals with price-transparency data (colored by vs. state average) and nearby ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, and other facilities (colored by type). Click any pin for facility name and estimated cost range.

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MaineHealth is the dominant system and covers most of Maine's hospital capacity, creating a largely non-competitive market outside Portland. Maine's extensive rural hospital network includes many critical access facilities where cost-based Medicare reimbursement applies. Northern Maine is one of the most medically isolated regions in the Eastern US. Hysterectomy costs vary primarily by surgical approach (open, laparoscopic, or robotic) and inpatient vs. outpatient classification. Robotic-assisted procedures carry higher facility fees and may not offer better outcomes for routine cases. Most commercial plans cover medically necessary hysterectomy after the deductible; elective or fertility-related procedures may face different coverage rules. Anesthesia and pathology are billed separately from the facility and surgeon.

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Why prices vary - and what it means for your coverage

Setting matters too: the median outpatient price is $4,777 versus $2,168 inpatient, so where a procedure happens often matters more than which hospital you pick.

On top of the facility price, your actual bill depends on your deductible, your out-of-pocket maximum, and whether every provider involved - not just the facility - is in-network.

Frequently asked questions: hysterectomy costs in Portland, ME

How much does a hysterectomy cost in Portland, ME?

Across 4 Portland, ME hospitals that publish prices, a hysterectomy ranges from $2,028 to $4,820, with a median of $4,777. Most facilities fall between $2,168 and $4,777. What you pay depends on the facility, your insurance, and whether you have met your deductible.

Where is the cheapest place to get a hysterectomy in Portland, ME?

Based on declared prices, the lowest-cost facility in our Portland, ME data is Mercy Hospital in Portland at about $2,028. By metro, Portland has the lowest median ($3,402). Freestanding ambulatory surgery and imaging centers are often cheaper still and may not appear in hospital price data - ask your doctor whether one is an option.

Why is a hysterectomy so much cheaper at some Portland, ME hospitals?

Prices vary up to 2.4× because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Portland, ME, the median cash (self-pay) price is $4,777 versus a median negotiated rate of $4,777 - about 1× higher. Asking for the cash price or your insurer's negotiated rate is often the single biggest lever on what you pay.

How much will I actually pay out of pocket for a hysterectomy in Portland, ME?

Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, coinsurance, out-of-pocket maximum, and whether the facility is in-network - not just the sticker price. If you have not met your deductible, you will typically pay the negotiated rate in full until you do. Use the CostKits cost forecaster to estimate your specific out-of-pocket amount before you go.

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