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SGMC Health Main Campus Pricing Analysis

2501 NORTH PATTERSON STREET, PO BOX 1727, VALDOSTA, GA

Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026

Fairness Grade

D

Pricier than average

Price Multiplier

87x

the federal fair-price benchmark

Procedures Priced

2,494

143 comparable to federal rates

What does this mean for your bill? This hospital charges 87x or more above the federal benchmark — among the most expensive.For example, a procedure the government prices at $100 would cost about $8,700 at this hospital's list price. If you're uninsured or out-of-network, you may be able to negotiate down significantly.

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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital

These are the procedures where SGMC Health Main Campus charges 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.

Note:This hospital's published data mainly includes major surgical procedures. These charges include the cost of implanted devices (like pacemakers or joint replacements) and facility fees — not just the surgeon's work. The government benchmark shown only reflects the surgeon's fee, so the difference looks larger than it is for these procedures.
ProcedureCodeThey ChargeGov. BenchmarkYou Overpay
Ins/rplc Spi Npg/rcvr Pocket63685$36,000$319+$35,682
Insrt Pulse Gen W/mult Leads33231$37,876$355+$37,521
Removal And Replacement OF Multiple Lead Defibrillator33264$37,876$355+$37,521
Insrt Pulse Gen W/singl Lead33240$26,517$320+$26,197

About SGMC Health Main Campus

SGMC Health Main Campus in VALDOSTA, GA charges 87x or more above the federal benchmark — among the most expensive across 143 procedures 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.

Can I negotiate?

Yes. Most hospitals will reduce bills when patients present evidence. Our bill review service compares your specific charges to fair-price benchmarks and generates a dispute letter you can send to the billing department.

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