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ECMO life support start, veno-venous cost in Georgia
ECMO life support start, veno-venous usually involves several bills: the facility, the doctor or surgeon, and often anesthesia. Some surgery centers and cash-pay programs quote one bundled price for everything.
Typical cash price
In Georgia
From 44 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Georgia.
Nationwide typical: $4,610 (most listed prices $689–$25,327).
Cheapest in Georgia
- $390
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: CHI Memorial Hospital - Georgia price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,676
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Piedmont Augusta price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,676
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Piedmont Columbus Regional - Midtown price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,676
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Piedmont Columbus Regional - Northside price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,676
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Piedmont McDuffie price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,684
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,176
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Piedmont Cartersville price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,176
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Piedmont Eastside price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,176
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Piedmont Macon price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,176
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Piedmont Macon North price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,411
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Piedmont Athens Regional price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,411
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Piedmont Atlanta price file · checked Oct 2026
Common questions
What does a bundled price include?
A bundled (all-in) price usually covers the facility, the surgeon and anesthesia for the procedure itself. Pre-op tests, implants, pathology and follow-up visits are sometimes extra. Ask for a written Good Faith Estimate.
Do I need a referral?
You usually need a consultation with the surgeon or specialist first. Ask whether the consultation is included in the cash price.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.