Prices at 16 hospitals in Georgia, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $26,245 — 384% above the US median ($5,419), roughly 29.7× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanner Medical Center-Carrollton | Carrollton, GA | $12,289 | $27,895 | ★ 2/5 | 191 min | 15.6% |
| Stephens County Hospital | Toccoa, GA | $40,200 | $55,285 | ★ 2/5 | 124 min | 15.3% |
CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated June 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $26,245 — about 29.7× the Medicare rate ($885). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($1,770).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $48,862 list price could save about $22,617 (46%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
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