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Medical Back Problems with major complications Cost in Georgia
Medicare DRG 551. What each hospital charges and what Medicare pays.
Avg charge in GA
$99,281
Range (lowest–highest)
$65,628 – $175,407
Avg Medicare pays
$13,777
Hospitals
9
| Hospital | Stays | Avg charge | Avg total payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRADY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL · ATLANTA | 40 | $175,407 | $32,958 |
| DOCTORS HOSPITAL · AUGUSTA | 11 | $140,014 | $11,828 |
| NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL FORSYTH · CUMMING | 12 | $94,386 | $18,018 |
| NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL GWINNETT · LAWRENCEVILLE | 12 | $91,073 | $17,501 |
| ATRIUM HEALTH NAVICENT THE MEDICAL CENTER · MACON | 16 | $85,172 | $16,442 |
| WELLSTAR KENNESTONE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER · MARIETTA | 29 | $84,732 | $17,125 |
| SAVANNAH HEALTH SERVICES LLC DBA MEMORIAL HEALTH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER · SAVANNAH | 25 | $83,160 | $13,634 |
| NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER, INC · GAINESVILLE | 16 | $73,953 | $16,680 |
| PIEDMONT ATHENS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER · ATHENS | 15 | $65,628 | $13,509 |
Source: CMS Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service. The "charge" is the hospital's list price; "total payment" is what it actually received. Medicare fee-for-service inpatient stays only. A hospital with very few stays for this DRG may not appear (CMS suppresses counts under 11).