Prices at 3 hospitals in Augusta, GA, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $1,286 — 21% above the US median ($1,064), roughly 6.0× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Augusta Hospital | Augusta, GA | $1,286 | $1,886 | ★ 2/5 | 204 min | — |
| Augusta VA Medical Center | Augusta, GA | $1,286 | $1,886 | ★ 4/5 | — | — |
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 October 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 $1,286 — about 6.0× the Medicare rate ($216). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($432).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $4,286 list price could save about $3,000 (70%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
Doctors who perform this in Augusta
Clinicians who reported the most Medicare volume for this service locally. This reflects Original Medicare activity only and is a volume signal, not a quality ranking.
| Clinician | Specialty | Location | Medicare services |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Simpson | Urology | Augusta, GA | 221 |
| Conrado Tojino, DO | Urology | Augusta, GA | 137 |
| Martha Terris, M.D. | Urology | Augusta, GA | 112 |
| Zachary Klaassen, M.D. | Urology | Augusta, GA | 85 |
| Melania Velasquez, PA | Physician Assistant | Augusta, GA | 36 |
| Sherita King, MD | Urology | Augusta, GA | 23 |
| Lanette Rickborn, MD | Urology | Augusta, GA | 16 |
All Bladder scope (cystoscopy) prices in Georgia → · All Bladder scope (cystoscopy) prices (national) · All hospitals in Augusta