Prices at 3 hospitals in Augusta, GA, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $650 — 70% above the US median ($383), roughly 5.4× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Augusta Hospital | Augusta, GA | $650 | $1,043 | ★ 2/5 | 212 min | 15.0% |
| Augusta VA Medical Center | Augusta, GA | $650 | $1,043 | ★ 4/5 | — | 15.1% |
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 July 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 $650 — about 5.4× the Medicare rate ($121). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($242).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $2,168 list price could save about $1,518 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Petit, MD | Dermatology | Augusta, GA | 601 |
| Karen Parviainen, MD | Dermatology | Augusta, GA | 559 |
| Lauren Ploch, M.D. | Dermatology | Augusta, GA | 431 |
| Catherine Kitchens, PA-C | Physician Assistant | Augusta, GA | 382 |
| Charlotte Hand, MD | Dermatology | Augusta, GA | 357 |
| Michelle Kotti, C.R.N.P. | Nurse Practitioner | Augusta, GA | 265 |
| Sarah Cely, M.D. | Dermatology | Augusta, GA | 233 |
| Lynley Ferrell | Physician Assistant | Augusta, GA | 215 |
| Loretta Davis, MD | Dermatology | Augusta, GA | 144 |
| Ansley Coffey, PA | Physician Assistant | Augusta, GA | 137 |
| Courtney Fairchild, PA-C | Physician Assistant | Augusta, GA | 66 |
| Matthew Belcher, M.D. | Dermatology | Augusta, GA | 61 |
All Skin biopsy prices in Georgia → · All Skin biopsy prices (national) · All hospitals in Augusta