Medical Procedure Costs in Georgia

Georgia medical procedure costs are generally near the national average. Medicare divides Georgia into 2 pricing localities, so costs can vary within the state.

Cost vs National Avg
-1.9%
Close to average
Pricing Localities
2
Medicare pricing regions
Procedures Covered
7,500+
CPT codes with pricing

Pricing Regions in Georgia

LocalityWork GPCIPE GPCI
atlanta1.0031.016
rest of georgia1.0000.892

GPCI (Geographic Practice Cost Index) values adjust Medicare payments for regional cost differences. Higher values mean higher costs. A GPCI of 1.000 equals the national average.

Procedure Costs in Georgia

ProcedureGeorgia
Incision & Drainage of Abscess$126
Skin Biopsy (Tangential)$93
Skin Biopsy (Punch)$118
Destruction of Skin Lesion$65
Partial Mastectomy$640
Total Hip Replacement$1,172
Total Knee Replacement$1,169
Knee Arthroscopy$514
Upper Endoscopy (EGD)$313
Upper Endoscopy (EGD) With Biopsy$405
Colonoscopy (Diagnostic)$369
Colonoscopy With Biopsy$467
Colonoscopy With Polyp Removal$488
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy$641
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair$428
Laparoscopic Removal of Ovarian Cyst$594
Vaginal Delivery (Global)$2,257
Cesarean Delivery (Global)$2,530
Lumbar Discectomy$907
Cataract Surgery$457
MRI Brain Without Contrast$190
MRI Brain With Contrast$260
MRI Brain$307
Chest X-Ray$32
CT Chest Without Contrast$129
CT Chest With Contrast$162
MRI Cervical Spine$185
MRI Lumbar Spine$186
Shoulder X-Ray$35
MRI Shoulder$198
Knee X-Ray$33
MRI Knee$198
CT Abdomen & Pelvis Without Contrast$178
CT Abdomen & Pelvis With Contrast$290
Ultrasound Abdomen$111
Ultrasound Transvaginal$114
Ultrasound Pelvis$102
Diagnostic Mammogram$152
Screening Mammogram$122
Nuclear Stress Test$412
Psychiatric Evaluation$172
Psychiatric Evaluation With Medical Services$201
Psychotherapy (45 min)$113
Psychotherapy (60 min)$165
ECG/EKG$15
Echocardiogram$191
Stress Echocardiogram$180
Carotid Ultrasound$182
Laser Treatment for Skin$133
Physical Therapy (Therapeutic Exercise)$29
Physical Therapy (Manual Therapy)$27
PT Evaluation (Low Complexity)$96
PT Evaluation (Moderate Complexity)$96
Office Visit (New, Low)$116
Office Visit (New, Moderate-High)$175
Office Visit (New, High)$234
Office Visit (Established, Moderate)$94
Office Visit (Established, Moderate-High)$134
Office Visit (Established, High)$190

Prices shown are Medicare office (non-facility) rates. Click any procedure for full details including hospital rates and savings tips.

Understanding Medical Costs in Georgia

Medical procedure costs in Georgia are determined by Medicare's Geographic Practice Cost Indices (GPCIs), which account for differences in physician work, practice expenses, and malpractice insurance across regions. Because Georgia has 2 different pricing localities, costs can vary significantly depending on where within the state the procedure is performed.

The prices listed above represent Medicare reimbursement rates, which serve as a baseline for what healthcare costs in Georgia. Private insurance companies typically negotiate rates between 130% and 200% of these Medicare amounts. If you are paying out of pocket, many providers in Georgia offer cash discounts of 20% to 40% off their standard charges.

For the most accurate pricing, enter your ZIP code on any procedure page to see costs adjusted for your specific locality within Georgia.

Ways to Save on Medical Costs in Georgia

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Data source: 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (CMS PPRRVU26B, released March 2026). Conversion factor: $33.4009. Prices shown are Medicare allowed amounts and may not reflect actual charges. Private insurance and self-pay estimates are approximations.