Back Problems (without major complications) cost in Augusta, GA
MS-DRG 552 · 3 hospitals in Augusta
Charges here run from $29,078 to $77,439 — a difference of $48,361 for the same coded procedure, in the same city.
The typical Georgia hospital charges $42,177.
Hospitals in Augusta, cheapest first
| Hospital | Charged | Actually paid | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
|
C
Piedmont Augusta Hospital
Augusta, GA |
$29,078 31% below the state average | $6,980 | 32 |
|
C
Wellstar Mcg Health, Affiliated With Med Col
Augusta, GA |
$56,084 33% above the state average | $15,834 | 12 |
|
F
Doctors Hospital
Augusta, GA |
$77,439 84% above the state average | $7,543 | 19 |
These are the averages each hospital reported to Medicare, not a quote for you. Before treatment, ask each hospital for a written good-faith estimate — you are entitled to one if you are uninsured or paying yourself.