Back Problems (without major complications) cost in Columbus, GA
MS-DRG 552 · 2 hospitals in Columbus
Charges here run from $19,797 to $31,229 — a difference of $11,432 for the same coded procedure, in the same city.
The typical Georgia hospital charges $42,177.
Hospitals in Columbus, cheapest first
| Hospital | Charged | Actually paid | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
|
D
Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside
Columbus, GA |
$19,797 53% below the state average | $5,495 | 13 |
|
C
Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown
Columbus, GA |
$31,229 26% below the state average | $9,204 | 12 |
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.