Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center

1199 Prince Avenue, Athens, GA 30606 · (706) 475-7000

General hospitalVoluntary non-profit - OtherNo emergency roomCMS rating ★★★★★

The money

$14what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed

$122.5Mnet income, all sources

6.1%margin on patient care alone

$50.5Mcost of charity care (8.4% of costs)

$44.6Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)

407beds

From the hospital's Medicare cost report for the year ending June 2025. Non-profit hospitals must have a financial assistance (charity care) policy; ask for it if a bill is hard to pay.

Hospital stays

Medicare figures are 2024 averages for this hospital; the bars show how much of the bill was actually paid.

Billed (list price)Actually paid (Medicare + patient)

Stay	Medicare stays	Billed	Paid
Sepsis, with major complications 871	690	$72,256	$16,877
Heart failure, with major complications 291	378	$48,261	$11,529
Sepsis 872	152	$41,398	$9,505
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 309	88	$29,427	$7,672
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 378	88	$41,706	$9,600
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 853	86	$179,638	$38,408
Pneumonia, with major complications 193	84	$49,470	$11,479
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 481	83	$111,353	$18,133
Stomach and digestive disorders 392	81	$32,113	$7,880
Lung infection, with major complications 177	80	$52,082	$14,102
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 308	72	$41,224	$11,291
Fainting 312	63	$41,522	$8,254
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 689	62	$43,945	$10,742
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 698	61	$60,683	$14,046
Respiratory failure 189	60	$51,300	$11,978
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 640	59	$51,738	$12,133
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 065	58	$44,561	$9,717
Urinary tract infection 690	57	$28,855	$7,581
Stroke, with major complications 064	55	$66,859	$15,565
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 274	55	$164,697	$28,833
COPD, with major complications 190	54	$42,222	$10,044
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 641	53	$33,460	$7,559
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 266	52	$296,127	$49,670
Heart attack, with major complications 280	46	$62,041	$14,134
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 391	46	$46,704	$11,951
Back problems (no surgery) 552	46	$38,334	$9,198
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 377	45	$63,492	$15,263
Kidney failure, with complications 683	45	$40,039	$9,302
Irregular heartbeat 310	41	$21,583	$6,282
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 522	40	$114,609	$19,110
Kidney failure, with major complications 682	40	$49,233	$13,084
Bowel surgery, with complications 330	37	$100,190	$22,967
Heart stent 322	36	$115,666	$16,019
Bowel obstruction, with complications 389	36	$30,898	$7,899
Anemia and blood disorders 812	36	$31,700	$8,484
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 854	36	$67,787	$17,533
High blood pressure 305	35	$28,720	$7,644
Skin infection (cellulitis) 603	35	$27,987	$8,373
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 321	34	$150,812	$22,680
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 331	31	$81,372	$15,735
Heart attack, with complications 281	29	$45,935	$8,563
Lung infection, with complications 178	28	$37,393	$8,751
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization Without Mcc 236	27	$231,900	$39,352
Chest pain 313	27	$32,969	$6,661
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 480	26	$137,743	$23,786
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 092	25	$33,470	$10,014
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Cc 083	24	$49,710	$12,007
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 699	24	$38,802	$9,798
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 025	23	$175,490	$38,593
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 493	23	$130,889	$19,473
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 948	23	$30,745	$7,170
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 070	22	$68,550	$13,811
Pneumonia, with complications 194	22	$32,331	$7,822
Bowel surgery, with major complications 329	22	$180,752	$39,349
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 536	22	$34,783	$7,710
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 220	21	$358,697	$42,393
Other digestive problems, with complications 394	21	$33,520	$8,770
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 811	21	$59,089	$11,885
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 870	21	$269,011	$45,369
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Cc 086	20	$46,468	$11,121
Heart catheterization 287	20	$60,772	$11,383
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 071	19	$34,108	$9,196
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Mcc 085	19	$69,457	$15,340
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 208	19	$102,473	$24,043
Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with Mcc 521	18	$128,885	$23,835
Diabetes, with major complications 637	18	$53,194	$18,034
Extracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 039	17	$66,840	$10,935
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 066	17	$32,100	$6,823
Seizures with Mcc 100	17	$50,689	$17,241
Pneumothorax with Cc 200	17	$48,576	$10,200
Heart catheterization, with major complications 286	17	$82,510	$21,820
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 432	17	$74,102	$18,424
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 660	17	$55,896	$11,759
Mini-stroke (TIA) 069	16	$32,796	$7,637
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 175	16	$55,878	$12,305
Hypertension with Mcc 304	16	$49,556	$10,456
Other circulation problems, with major complications 314	16	$50,293	$17,629
Carotid Artery Stent Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 036	15	$89,404	$15,099
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Mcc 082	15	$96,424	$20,376
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 242	15	$161,018	$30,354
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 388	15	$57,529	$11,495
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 551	15	$65,628	$13,509
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 563	15	$39,544	$8,233
Diabetes, with complications 638	15	$33,083	$9,022
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 981	15	$269,453	$51,695
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 176	14	$29,872	$8,867
Other Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Mcc 229	14	$235,978	$28,902
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon Without Mcc 269	14	$205,737	$45,110
Percutaneous and Other Intracardiac Procedures with Mcc 273	14	$226,252	$34,692
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Mcc 371	14	$71,135	$14,736
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 393	14	$81,130	$14,720
Coagulation Disorders 813	14	$69,567	$13,606
Limb Reattachment, Hip and Femur Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma 956	14	$211,508	$38,787
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 057	13	$66,474	$12,150
Seizures 101	13	$45,695	$8,602
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 164	13	$185,752	$21,351
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 243	13	$105,381	$21,314
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 267	13	$288,294	$37,864
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 270	13	$196,427	$41,404
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 418	13	$83,681	$14,197
Endocrine Disorders with Mcc 643	13	$62,622	$14,073
Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Mcc 856	13	$231,004	$36,510
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections with Mcc 862	13	$77,435	$16,409
Nervous System Neoplasms with Mcc 054	12	$52,906	$12,643
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 091	12	$46,196	$14,615
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 163	12	$181,494	$35,476
Major Chest Trauma with Cc 184	12	$53,892	$9,826
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Cc 191	12	$27,377	$9,083
Acute Myocardial Infarction, Discharged Alive Without Cc/Mcc 282	12	$43,953	$7,151
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 300	12	$36,024	$9,860
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 460	12	$185,794	$33,333
Cellulitis with Mcc 602	12	$44,978	$13,729
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 252	11	$121,913	$27,004
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 299	11	$63,603	$13,576
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage Without Cc/Mcc 379	11	$27,998	$6,492
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 442	11	$39,368	$8,886
Amputation of Lower Limb for Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders with Cc 617	11	$66,209	$17,089
Delirium and other mental confusion 884	11	$41,686	$14,875

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