Major joint or limb reattachment procedures of upper extremities in Georgia
What 7 hospitals in Georgia charged and were paid for a Medicare hospital stay for major joint or limb reattachment procedures of upper extremities (DRG 483), from 2024 Medicare claims.
Average charge
$108,537
Hospital list price billed
Average payment
$23,108
Medicare + patient + other payers
Medicare paid
$19,621
Average per stay
State rank
#30 of 39
1 = lowest average payment
Hospitals in Georgia billed an average of $108,537 for major joint or limb reattachment procedures of upper extremities, about 4.7 times the average total payment of $23,108. That payment is 3% above the U.S. average of $22,521.
These are averages for patients with original (fee-for-service) Medicare. Private insurance pays different, negotiated prices, and what you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Use these figures to compare hospitals, not as a quote.
Paid $23,108Billed $108,537
About 21¢ was paid for every $1 hospitals in Georgia billed for this stay.
Georgia hospitals: major joint or limb reattachment procedures of upper extremities
Every Georgia hospital that billed Medicare for this stay at least 11 times. Click a column to sort.
| Hospital | Stays | Avg charge | Avg payment | Medicare paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emory University HospitalAtlanta | 27 | $78,304 | $28,037 | $24,747 |
| St Francis Hospital, INCColumbus | 19 | $80,067 | $17,160 | $15,471 |
| Northeast Georgia Medical Center, INCGainesville | 17 | $198,935 | $24,461 | $22,142 |
| Northside HospitalAtlanta | 16 | $115,139 | $25,072 | $19,810 |
| Atrium Health Navicent the Medical CenterMacon | 14 | $90,515 | $23,104 | $17,971 |
| Piedmont HospitalAtlanta | 12 | $156,362 | $21,621 | $15,924 |
| Houston Medical CenterWarner Robins | 11 | $53,378 | $17,959 | $16,172 |
Lowest and highest payments in Georgia
Among hospitals with at least 11 Medicare hospital stays. Differences reflect local wage costs, teaching status and how sick patients were, as well as price.
Lowest
| St Francis Hospital, INCColumbus, GA | $17,160 |
|---|---|
| Houston Medical CenterWarner Robins, GA | $17,959 |
| Piedmont HospitalAtlanta, GA | $21,621 |
| Atrium Health Navicent the Medical CenterMacon, GA | $23,104 |
| Northeast Georgia Medical Center, INCGainesville, GA | $24,461 |
Highest
| Emory University HospitalAtlanta, GA | $28,037 |
|---|---|
| Northside HospitalAtlanta, GA | $25,072 |
| Northeast Georgia Medical Center, INCGainesville, GA | $24,461 |
| Atrium Health Navicent the Medical CenterMacon, GA | $23,104 |
| Piedmont HospitalAtlanta, GA | $21,621 |
Major joint or limb reattachment procedures of upper extremities in other states
Questions
How much does major joint or limb reattachment procedures of upper extremities cost in Georgia?
In 2024 Medicare data, a hospital stay for major joint or limb reattachment procedures of upper extremities (DRG 483) at 7 hospitals in Georgia was billed at $108,537 on average, while the average total payment was $23,108, of which Medicare paid $19,621. Your own cost depends on your insurance, deductible and the hospital.
Why are hospital charges so much higher than payments?
Charges are a hospital's list prices. Medicare pays fixed rates set in advance, and private insurers negotiate their own discounts, so almost nobody pays the full charge. For this stay in Georgia, average charges were 4.7 times the average payment. Uninsured patients can ask the hospital about its financial assistance (charity care) policy and cash prices.
Source: CMS, Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service, 2024. Average total payment includes Medicare's payment, the patient's deductible and coinsurance, and any other payer. CMS omits hospitals with fewer than 11 hospital stays for privacy. About the data.