How many shoppable procedure prices are published for Piedmont Augusta Hospital?

Piedmont Augusta Hospital in Augusta, GA currently has 100 standardized procedure price records indexed from its public 45 CFR § 180 machine-readable file.

How do Piedmont Augusta Hospital's commercial prices compare to the fair BaseRate?

Across scored shoppable procedures, Piedmont Augusta Hospital's median negotiated commercial rate is 1.3× the regionally adjusted fair BaseRate benchmark.

What is Piedmont Augusta Hospital's CMS Care Compare overall star rating?

CMS Care Compare assigns Piedmont Augusta Hospital an overall hospital quality rating of 2 out of 5 stars based on public federal clinical and patient-experience measures.

Hospital Profile Acute Care Hospital Government - Hospital District or Authority 502 Beds · urban Updated: 2026-07-01

Piedmont Augusta Hospital

1350 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30901 · 100 Priced Procedures · 67% Patient Recommendation

CMS Overall Rating 2 / 5 Stars

Above Fair Market · Negotiate

1.31×vs. Fair Market Price

Typical commercial prices here are +31% above the fair benchmark (1.31×) even after accounting for local nurse/doctor wages and patient complexity.

90/100 · Verified

90/100Self-Pay Cash Beats Insurance 70% of the Time

File Completeness90

Price Logic93

Peer Alignment80

Clean Billing85

Real Cash Discount100

Regional Benchmark Tier

2-Star CMS clinical quality rating paired with 1.31× fair market pricing.

Behavioral Pricing FingerprintUpper-Quartile Spread · +49% Tail Jump

Wide Procedure Spread · Upper-Quartile Skew Pricer

Piedmont Augusta Hospital prices routine shoppable procedures at 2.0× Medicare (median 1.24× Fair BaseRate) while upper-quartile commercial rates jump +49% to 1.85× Fair BaseRate. Self-pay cash discounts and comparing specific CPT procedure codes before scheduling yield the strongest savings.

#57 of 100 in GA · 56th State Percentile#2,265 of 3,385 in U.S. · 66th National Percentile

Advantage

Where They're Good (Patient & Payer Edge)

Bottom-quartile procedures (Q25) price at 1.00× the peer BaseRate benchmark
Self-pay cash beats commercial insurance on 70% of shoppable procedures (99/100 Cash Honesty)
2-Star CMS clinical rating with 67% patient recommendation (56/100 safety score)
IRS 501(c)(3) charity care provides free care up to 200% FPL and discounted care up to 400% FPL (26.1% AGB cap)

Watchout

Where You Can Get Burned (Markup Traps)

Outpatient surgery & OR suites carry a 1.6× markup over Medicare rates
Commercial insurance median sits at 1.24× Fair BaseRate (2.0× Medicare), so insured patients should always compare the self-pay cash price before paying.
Upper-quartile procedures (Q75 1.85×) jump +49% above the median procedure ratio (Q50 1.24×)
Consolidated metro market (HHI 2,534) limits in-network hospital competition (Highly Concentrated Monopoly (>2,500))

Front-Door ShoppableElective / Imaging

2.0× Medicare

Pre-scheduled outpatient procedures where patients can comparison-shop.

Back-Door Captive & ER0.70× Divergence

1.4× Medicare

Emergency, inpatient DRG, lab, and specialty drug lines billed after admission.

Quantile Tail Spread+49% Upper Tail

Q25 1.00× · Q50 1.24× · Q75 1.85×

Detects median-gaming when upper-quartile codes spike above the p50 median.

Select any lens to inspect department markups, federal cost accounting, or insurer discounts.

Department & Integrity Multiples (vs. CMS Medicare Cost Anchor) Green ≤1.3× · Teal 1.3–1.8× · Amber 1.8–2.5× · Rose >2.5×

Front-Door Shoppable CareFront-Door Shoppable

2.0× MedicareGood

Outpatient Surgery & ORBack-Door Captive

1.6× MedicareGood

Diagnostic Imaging (CT/MRI)Front-Door Shoppable

2.0× MedicareGood

Back-Door Captive ER VisitsBack-Door Captive

1.9× MedicareGood

Inpatient Lab & PathologyBack-Door Captive

0.7× MedicareGood

Specialty & Infusion Drugs (J-Codes)Back-Door Captive

1.3× MedicareGood

Self-Pay Cash Honesty & 501(r)Integrity & Outcomes

70% Cash Edge · 99/100Good

CMS Clinical Safety & Star ValueIntegrity & Outcomes

2 CMS · 56/100Elevated

Procedure Prices at Piedmont Augusta Hospital

High-impact clinical procedures (MRIs, surgeries, inpatient stays, visits) are prioritized first. Use the category pills or search bar to filter all 100 published procedures.

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Procedure & Billing Code	Self-Pay Cash	This Hospital	Fair BaseRate	vs. Fair
Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `451`	$40,249	$43,210	$30,775	1.4×
Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `470`	$28,526	$28,045	$19,432	unverified
Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `322`	$29,404	$25,893	$17,936	unverified
Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `871`	$17,359	$24,140	$19,087	1.3×
Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `392`	$8,415	$9,374	$8,223	1.1×
Colonoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `45380`	$1,073	$3,127	$1,256	2.5×
Upper endoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `43239`	$1,071	$3,031	$987	3.1×
Sleep study (overnight, in lab) CPT Code: `95810`	$1,468	$2,279	$1,021	2.2×
Blood transfusion CPT Code: `36430`	$702	$1,510	$498	3.0×
MRI, brain (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70553`	$1,698	$1,135	$511	2.2×
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) CPT Code: `93306`	$1,197	$964	$583	1.7×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) CPT Code: `74177`	$1,747	$916	$448	2.0×
MRI, lower back (no contrast) CPT Code: `72148`	$1,319	$725	$338	2.1×
MRI, brain (no contrast) CPT Code: `70551`	$1,036	$666	$343	1.9×
MRI, knee or other leg joint CPT Code: `73721`	$1,169	$666	$369	1.8×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) CPT Code: `74176`	$1,419	$584	$303	1.9×
CT scan, head (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70470`	$980	$522	$258	2.0×
CT scan, head (with contrast) CPT Code: `70460`	$868	$523	$242	unverified
Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) CPT Code: `93970`	$533	$489	$272	1.8×
CT scan, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72125`	$917	$432	$169	2.6×
CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) CPT Code: `72131`	$703	$450	$168	unverified
CT scan, chest (no contrast) CPT Code: `71250`	$775	$424	$167	unverified
CT scan, pelvis CPT Code: `72192`	$817	$433	$163	unverified
CT scan, head (no contrast) CPT Code: `70450`	$835	$360	$160	unverified
CT scan, sinuses CPT Code: `70486`	$665	$332	$166	2.0×
Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) CPT Code: `76700`	$448	$250	$134	1.9×
Hepatitis B immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90371`	$132	$256	$151	1.7×
Ultrasound, pelvis CPT Code: `76856`	$371	$228	$130	1.8×
Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) CPT Code: `76705`	$355	$244	$126	unverified
Ultrasound, thyroid and neck CPT Code: `76536`	$474	$216	$132	1.6×
Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77066`	$246	$189	$148	1.3×
Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) CPT Code: `93005`	$147	$145	$64	2.3×
Speech therapy (language evaluation) CPT Code: `92507`	$104	$129	$86	1.5×
Screening mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77067`	$217	$148	$123	1.2×
X-ray, hip CPT Code: `73502`	$158	$122	$93	1.3×
X-ray, lower back CPT Code: `72110`	$343	$123	$112	1.1×
New patient office visit (30-44 min) CPT Code: `99203`	$121	$111	$110	1.0×
X-ray, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72040`	$220	$93	$93	1.0×
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) CPT Code: `99213`	$118	$85	$87	1.0×
X-ray, chest (two views) CPT Code: `71046`	$119	$86	$93	0.9×
X-ray, hand CPT Code: `73130`	$154	$86	$93	0.9×
X-ray, ankle CPT Code: `73610`	$209	$86	$93	0.9×
X-ray, foot CPT Code: `73630`	$175	$83	$92	0.9×
X-ray, shoulder CPT Code: `73030`	$168	$82	$92	0.9×
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) CPT Code: `99214`	$133	$85	$123	0.7×
Breathing treatment (nebulizer) CPT Code: `94640`	$90	$85	$201	0.4×
Typhoid vaccine HCPCS Code: `90675`	$477	$559	$347	1.6×
Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine HCPCS Code: `90716`	$142	$226	$203	1.1×
Drug screening test HCPCS Code: `G0480`	$153	$124	$116	1.1×
Pneumococcal vaccine HCPCS Code: `90732`	$118	$139	$140	1.0×
Flu vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0008`	$33	$94	$48	2.0×
MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella) HCPCS Code: `90707`	$130	$112	$111	1.0×
Pneumonia vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0009`	$33	$80	$49	1.6×
Prostate cancer screening (blood test) HCPCS Code: `G0103`	$80	$80	$20	unverified
Speech therapy (group session) CPT Code: `92508`	$130	$52	$27	1.9×
Physical therapy (manual therapy) CPT Code: `97140`	$83	$52	$34	1.5×
Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) CPT Code: `97112`	$50	$56	$38	1.5×
Physical therapy (functional capacity test) CPT Code: `97750`	$80	$55	$38	1.4×
Colorectal cancer screening HCPCS Code: `G0010`	$48	$58	$49	1.2×
Hospital observation (per hour) HCPCS Code: `G0378`	$50	$66	$86	0.8×
Culture, blood CPT Code: `87040`	$151	$14	$11	1.3×
Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) CPT Code: `84153`	$101	$24	$19	1.3×
Physical therapy (gait training) CPT Code: `97116`	$55	$38	$33	1.2×
Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) CPT Code: `97110`	$58	$38	$35	1.1×
Hepatitis B vaccine HCPCS Code: `90744`	$47	$37	$37	1.0×
Occupational therapy (self-care training) CPT Code: `97535`	$62	$38	$38	1.0×
Orthotic fitting and training CPT Code: `97760`	$62	$47	$51	0.9×
DTaP vaccine (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90700`	$51	$35	$39	0.9×
Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90715`	$46	$48	$56	0.9×
X-ray, chest (single view) CPT Code: `71045`	$95	$65	$92	0.7×
X-ray, pelvis CPT Code: `72170`	$160	$68	$110	0.6×
Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) CPT Code: `81001`	$63	$5	$3	1.7×
Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) CPT Code: `82728`	$67	$18	$14	1.3×
Blood test, vitamin B12 CPT Code: `82607`	$81	$20	$16	1.3×
Blood test, liver function panel CPT Code: `80076`	$106	$11	$9	1.2×
Blood test, creatinine (kidney) CPT Code: `82565`	$27	$6	$5	1.2×
Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel CPT Code: `80053`	$147	$13	$11	1.2×
Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) CPT Code: `83036`	$54	$11	$10	1.1×
Blood test, basic metabolic panel CPT Code: `80048`	$131	$9	$9	1.0×
Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) CPT Code: `80061`	$98	$14	$14	1.0×
Blood test, lipase CPT Code: `83690`	$77	$7	$7	1.0×
Blood test, magnesium CPT Code: `83735`	$45	$7	$7	1.0×
Blood test, potassium CPT Code: `84132`	$35	$5	$5	1.0×
Blood test, sodium CPT Code: `84295`	$31	$5	$5	1.0×
Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) CPT Code: `84520`	$30	$4	$4	1.0×
Hepatitis C antibody test CPT Code: `86803`	$121	$15	$15	1.0×
Flu vaccine (high dose) HCPCS Code: `90656`	$7	$24	$25	1.0×
Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) CPT Code: `97530`	$55	$38	$40	0.9×
Blood test, amylase CPT Code: `82150`	$77	$7	$7	1.0×
Blood test, calcium CPT Code: `82310`	$30	$5	$5	1.0×
Blood test, thyroid (TSH) CPT Code: `84443`	$69	$17	$18	0.9×
Blood test, vitamin D CPT Code: `82306`	$79	$29	$31	0.9×
Prosthetic fitting and training CPT Code: `97761`	$48	$40	$45	0.9×
Blood antibody screen CPT Code: `86850`	$111	$11	$46	0.2×
Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) CPT Code: `82947`	$38	$7	$4	unverified
Blood test, hemoglobin CPT Code: `85018`	$23	$4	$3	unverified
Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) CPT Code: `85025`	$62	$17	$8	unverified
Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) CPT Code: `85610`	$39	$8	$5	unverified
Blood test, clotting time (PTT) CPT Code: `85730`	$52	$11	$6	unverified
Culture, bacterial CPT Code: `87070`	$119	$18	$9	unverified

Showing top 25 high-impact procedures of 100 total

Inline Bill X-Ray & 501(r) Calculator 501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Free Care ≤200% FPL · AGB Cap 26.1%

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CMS CCN: 110028

CPT 451

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Fair BaseRate™ $30,775

Medicare Rate $23,504

Self-Pay Cash $40,249

Insurer Median $43,210

1. Amount on Your Bill or Quote ($) Pre-filled with Piedmont Augusta Hospital’s charged/list benchmark

2. Household Annual Income ($) Screened against 2026 HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines

3. Household Size (1–8) 2026 FPL: $15,650 + $5,500 per additional person

Step 1 · 501(r) Charity Care Check 501(r) AGB Cap: $34,990 (274% FPL)

Statutory 501(r) AGB Cap Limits Bill to $34,990

At 274% FPL (201%–400% FPL tier), 26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5) caps FAP-eligible bills at Amounts Generally Billed (26.1% of gross = $34,990).

Step 2 · Cash vs. Insurance Arbitrage Save $93,915 Paying Cash

Self-Pay Cash Rate ($40,249) Beats Your Bill

Piedmont Augusta Hospital's published 45 CFR § 180 self-pay cash rate is $40,249 (vs. $43,210 commercial insurer median). Ask billing to reclassify the visit to prompt-pay self-pay if it beats your deductible.

Step 3 · Fair BaseRate Target +$103,389 Above Fair BaseRate

Negotiate Toward $30,775 Fair BaseRate ($23,504 Medicare)

Your bill ($134,164) is $103,389 above the denoised Fair BaseRate ($30,775) and 5.7× the $23,504 Medicare rate.

1-Click Factual Dispute Summary: Copy a citation-backed benchmark memo (with CMS CCN, CPT code, Medicare reference, Fair BaseRate, and 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) calculations) to paste into patient-portal messages or billing appeals.

IRS Form 990 Schedule H & 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Hospital

Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) & Amounts Generally Billed (AGB)

EIN: 581581103

Filing Period: 198501

Free Care Eligibility BenchmarkUp to 200% FPL100% charity write-off income threshold

Discounted Care EligibilityUp to 400% FPLSliding-scale & AGB billing cap tier

Charity Care Share of ExpensesSee Schedule HNet community financial assistance reported

26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5) AGB Benchmark Method: lookback_commercial_median

Hospital-Specific CMS HCRIS Benchmark (26.1% of gross charges)

Under 26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5), a tax-exempt hospital organization may not bill FAP-eligible patients more than Amounts Generally Billed (AGB) to individuals with insurance covering emergency or medically necessary care. Derived from this facility’s reported CMS HCRIS cost-to-charge & insurer allowance filings. Verify your exact Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) determination directly with the billing office.

Screen your household size, income, and itemized CPT codes against 2026 HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines: Calculate Your 501(r) Cap Above ↑

CMS Care Compare Public Quality Record

Clinical Quality, Patient Experience & Infection Benchmarks

CMS Overall2/5 Stars (2/5)

Safety Composite56/100

Would Recommend67%

Rated 9 or 10 (HCAHPS)65%

Median ER Wait212 min

Left ER Before Seen2%

30-Day Mortality vs U.S.same

Unplanned Readmissionsame

Hip/Knee Complication Rate4.7%

Healthcare-Associated Infections (CDC NHSN / CMS HAI)

1.00 SIR = National Predicted Baseline (Lower Is Safer)

Central-Line Bloodstream Infectionsame

C. diff Hospital-Onset Infectionbetter

CMS Price Transparency Administrative Enforcement Log

Factual public administrative actions published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding 45 CFR § 180 compliance at Piedmont Augusta Hospital. Prior administrative notices do not necessarily reflect current compliance status.

2025-11-21·administrative_or_closure
Closure Notice
Recorded
2025-08-22·warning_notice
Warning Notice
Recorded

Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare (1,544 completed HCAHPS patient surveys). Clinical quality metrics summarize historical facility-wide cohorts and are not medical advice for individual care decisions.

Care-Setting Arbitrage, Bilateral SVD Insurer Leverage & Regional Alternatives

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Regional Quality & Price Benchmark

2D regional comparison of commercial negotiated price index against CMS clinical quality composite for Piedmont Augusta Hospital.

Price Index: 1.02× regional baseline

Quality: 46/100 CMS composite

Notable Payer Contract Outliers (SVD Matrix Anomalies)

Kaiser Permanente

+84.7%

Median Household Income$53,197U.S. Census ACS

Local Uninsured Share11.6%Regional ACS estimate

200% FPL (1 Person)$31,920Common free-care ceiling

400% FPL (Family of 4)$128,600Common AGB cap ceiling

45 CFR § 180 Primary-Source Lineage & Federal Verification VeriRate 90/100 · Verified CMS CCN 110028 EIN 581581103

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