Inpatient stays
Initial observation care, per day, low complexity (30 min) cost in Georgia
Initial observation care, per day, low complexity (30 min) 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 12 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Georgia.
Nationwide typical: $158 (most listed prices $48.93–$386).
Cheapest in Georgia
- $17.55
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Stephens County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Northeast Georgia Medical Center Barrow, LLCInitial observation care, per day, low complexity (30 min)Facility fee only$73.60
Doctor fees are billed separately. +4 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Northeast Georgia Medical Center Barrow, LLC price file · checked Oct 2026 - $92.25
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Jasper Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $96.50
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Clinch Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Hospital Authority of Colquitt CountyInitial observation care, per day, low complexity (30 min)Facility fee only$107
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- Warm Springs Medical CenterInitial observation care, per day, low complexity (30 min)Facility fee only$129
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $202
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Emanuel Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Bacon County Health Services, INC.Initial observation care, per day, low complexity (30 min)Facility fee only$214
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Bacon County Health Services, INC. price file · checked Oct 2026
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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.