Heart catheterization (left heart) in Georgia
CPT 93452 · hospital facility charge
Cash prices range from $4,051 to $22,958 at the 6 Georgia hospitals whose price files we have read so far.
Georgia typical cash price: $7,167
Georgia hospitals compared
| Hospital | City | List price | Cash price | Insurers (median) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Augusta Hospital | Augusta | $13,502 | $4,051 | $8,592$4,022–$12,547 · 20 plans |
| Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center | Athens | $17,512 | $5,254 | $12,696$6,745–$15,303 · 16 plans |
| Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc | Gainesville | $14,357 | $6,604 | $20,598only 2 plans |
| Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center | Marietta | $19,819 | $7,729 | $6,454$5,911–$12,078 · 7 plans |
| Emory University Hospital | Atlanta | $10,710 | $10,710 | $6,894$3,515–$8,655 · 11 plans |
| Savannah Health Services LLC Dba Memorial Health University Medical Center | Savannah | $22,958 | $22,958 | $6,033$2,635–$10,469 · 34 plans |
Common questions
How much does heart catheterization (left heart) cost at a hospital in Georgia?
At 6 Georgia hospitals that publish a cash price, the typical price for heart catheterization (left heart) is $7,167, and most charge between $4,652 and $16,834. The typical rate commercial insurers have negotiated is $6,894. These are hospital prices; independent clinics, imaging centers and labs often charge less.
Is it cheaper to pay cash or use insurance for heart catheterization (left heart)?
At 2 of the 5 hospitals in Georgia that publish both, the cash price is lower than the typical insurer rate. Remember that with insurance you pay only your share of that rate once your deductible is met, and that cash payments usually don't count toward your deductible.
Which hospital in Georgia has the lowest cash price for heart catheterization (left heart)?
Of the hospitals whose price files we have read, the lowest published cash price is $4,051 at Piedmont Augusta Hospital. Confirm the price with the hospital before you book.
Does the price include the doctor?
No. These are the hospital's own charges, often called the facility fee. The doctors involved, such as the surgeon, the anesthesiologist or the radiologist who reads a scan, usually send a separate bill.
Before you go
- Ask for an estimate. Hospitals must give uninsured and self-pay patients a written good-faith estimate before planned care.
- Check the network. Confirm that the hospital and the doctors are in your plan's network.
- Ask about financial help. Non-profit hospitals must have a financial assistance policy; many discount or forgive bills by income.
- Get an itemized bill. Compare it with the estimate and question anything you don't recognise.