Piedmont Macon Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
F
Most Expensive
114x
the federal fair-price benchmark
3,572
80 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Piedmont Maconcharges the most compared to the federal fair-price benchmark. “They Charge” is what appears on your bill. “Gov. Benchmark” is what the government determines the doctor's work is worth.
| Procedure | Code | They Charge | Gov. Benchmark | You Overpay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRSG WOUND 6X9CM PURAPLY 54SQ CM ANTIMICROBIAL | Q4196 | $29,241 | $127 | +$29,114 |
| HC Asp Bladder W Ndl | 51100 | $3,072 | $74 | +$2,998 |
| HC Cholangioscopy W Dirct Vslzn | 43273 | $9,195 | $102 | +$9,093 |
| HC Perq Trluml Coronry Lithotrp | 92972 | $7,209 | $122 | +$7,087 |
| HC Thera Cytopheresis | 36512 | $3,912 | $86 | +$3,826 |
| HC Amniocentesis Thpy Reduce Fld | 59001 | $1,741 | $160 | +$1,581 |
| HC Place Anal Seton | 46020 | $5,104 | $111 | +$4,993 |
| HC Meatotomy | 53020 | $3,912 | $86 | +$3,826 |
| HC Ins Picc WO Port/Img <5yr | 36568 | $3,072 | $84 | +$2,988 |
| HC Thrpy Txcath Inf Cessation | 37214 | $9,195 | $107 | +$9,088 |
| HC Ins Picc WO Port/Img >=5yr | 36569 | $3,912 | $86 | +$3,826 |
| HC Njx Cth Slct P-Art Angrp Bi | 93573 | $7,209 | $61 | +$7,148 |
| HC Prostate Ndl Bx | 88305 | $543 | $70 | +$473 |
About Piedmont Macon Pricing
Piedmont Macon in , GA charges 114x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive across 80procedures we could compare. This data comes directly from the hospital's own published price file — they're required by federal law to share it.
What this means for your bill
If you're uninsured, out-of-network, or have a high-deductible plan, these prices directly affect what you pay. If you have in-network insurance, your insurer has likely negotiated much lower rates — but you may still owe a percentage of the hospital's high list price for your coinsurance or deductible.
Can I negotiate?
Yes. Most hospitals will reduce bills when patients present evidence. Our bill checker compares your specific charges to fair-price benchmarks and generates a dispute letter you can send to the billing department.
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