Prices at 4 hospitals in Atlanta, GA, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $2,862 — 132% above the US median ($1,234), roughly 7.6× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Hospital, Inc | Atlanta, GA | $1,525 | $3,453 | ★ 4/5 | 255 min | 14.8% |
| Saint Joseph's Hospital of Atlanta, Inc | Atlanta, GA | $4,199 | $2,679 | ★ 3/5 | 259 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 $2,862 — about 7.6× the Medicare rate ($378). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($757).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $4,641 list price could save about $1,780 (38%).
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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