Surgery
Open chest surgery with direct heart massage cost in Georgia
Open chest surgery with direct heart massage is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.
Typical cash price
In Georgia
From 51 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Georgia.
Nationwide typical: $1,913 (most listed prices $634–$6,551).
Cheapest in Georgia
- $668
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Piedmont Columbus Regional - Midtown price file · checked Oct 2026 - $668
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Piedmont Columbus Regional - Northside price file · checked Oct 2026 - $764
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Higgins General Hospital price file · checked Sep 2026 - $764
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Tanner Medical Center/Carrollton price file · checked Sep 2026 - $764
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Tanner Medical Center/Villa Rica price file · checked Oct 2026 - $764
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Willowbrooke at Tanner price file · checked Oct 2026 - $792
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Memorial Hospital and Manor price file · checked Oct 2026 - $808
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Crisp Regional Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $868
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Piedmont Athens Regional price file · checked Oct 2026 - $868
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Piedmont Atlanta price file · checked Oct 2026 - $868
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Piedmont Cartersville price file · checked Oct 2026 - $868
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Piedmont Eastside price file · checked Oct 2026
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Common questions
Is the radiologist's read included?
Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.
Do I need a referral?
Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.
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.