Prices at 3 hospitals in Augusta, GA, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $868 — 37% below the US median ($1,381), roughly 5.9× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Augusta Hospital | Augusta, GA | $868 | $1,070 | ★ 2/5 | 212 min | 15.0% |
| Augusta VA Medical Center | Augusta, GA | $868 | $1,070 | ★ 4/5 | — | 15.1% |
| Doctors Hospital | Augusta, GA | $6,265 | $239 | ★ 3/5 | 171 min | 14.9% |
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 $868 — about 5.9× the Medicare rate ($148). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($297).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $2,892 list price could save about $2,024 (70%).
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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