Major Chest Procedures with Major Complications cost in Atlanta, GA
MS-DRG 163 · 2 hospitals in Atlanta
Charges here run from $189,511 to $229,730 — a difference of $40,218 for the same coded procedure, in the same city.
The typical Georgia hospital charges $185,502.
Hospitals in Atlanta, cheapest first
| Hospital | Charged | Actually paid | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
|
D
Piedmont Hospital, Inc
Atlanta, GA |
$189,511 | $51,066 | 24 |
|
B
Emory University Hospital
Atlanta, GA |
$229,730 24% above the state average | $71,689 | 25 |
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.