Prices at 9 hospitals in Georgia, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$1,658
Chargemaster (median)
$8,727
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$3,034
Medicare pays
$2,871
Typical cash range: $1,658 – $1,658. The median cash price is about 0.6× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Hospital | Louisville, GA | $1,658 | $2,023 | — | 92 min | 15.2% |
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. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.