Evaluation of Swallowing Function Cost in Georgia
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 88 Georgia hospitals. CPT 92610. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
Hospital comparison — Georgia
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 60 of 88 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | Aetna | Cigna | UHC | Humana | Centene | BCBS | MultiPlan | Kaiser |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLINCH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL HOMERVILLE |
$47.35 | $75.77 | $80.50 | $78.61 | $89.97 | $80.05 | — | — | — |
| JEFFERSON HOSPITAL LOUISVILLE |
$49.50 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| WARM SPRINGS MEDICAL CENTER WARM SPRINGS |
$50.50 | $53.00 | $53.00 | $53.00 | $53.00 | $53.00 | $53.00 | — | — |
| PUTNAM GENERAL HOSPITAL EATONTON |
$55.71 | $53.50 | $53.50 | $54.59 | $53.50 | — | — | — | — |
| SOUTHERN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER RIVERDALE |
$58.00 | $58.21 | $58.21 | $58.21 | $55.30 | $59.96 | $58.21 | $58.21 | — |
| LIBERTY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER HINESVILLE |
$63.00 | — | — | $15.12 | $63.00 | $13.88 | — | — | — |
| ATRIUM HEALTH NAVICENT REHABILITATION MACON |
$70.00 | $66.07 | $203 | $66.07 | $66.07 | $42.00 | — | $91.00 | $91.00 |
| HAMILTON MEDICAL CENTER DALTON |
$70.52 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CHATUGE REGIONAL HOSPITAL HIAWASSEE |
$92.50 | $57.35 | $64.75 | $40.70 | $64.75 | $96.97 | $64.75 | — | — |
| UNION GENERAL HOSPITAL BLAIRSVILLE |
$104 | $82.08 | $80.47 | $80.47 | $80.47 | $32.61 | $80.47 | — | — |
| WAYNE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL JESUP |
$109 | $160 | $146 | $183 | $174 | — | $134 | $196 | — |
| ARCHBOLD HOSPITAL THOMASVILLE |
$114 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ARCHBOLD MITCHELL COUNTY HOSPITAL CAMILLA |
$114 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ARCHBOLD GRADY GENERAL HOSPITAL CAIRO |
$114 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ARCHBOLD BROOKS QUITMAN |
$114 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| NGMC GAINESVILLE GAINESVILLE |
$117 | $59.37 | $59.96 | — | $61.12 | — | $58.21 | — | — |
| NGMC BARROW WINDER |
$117 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| NGMC LUMPKIN DAHLONEGA |
$117 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER BRASELTON BRASELTON |
$117 | $59.37 | $59.96 | — | $61.12 | — | $58.21 | — | — |
| NGMC HABERSHAM DEMOREST |
$117 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SHEPHERD CENTER ATLANTA |
$140 | $70.00 | $104 | $117 | $85.46 | — | $78.71 | — | $81.03 |
| MILLER COUNTY HOSPITAL COLQUITT |
$144 | $128 | $224 | — | $128 | $128 | — | — | — |
| CHI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL GEORGIA FORT OGLETHORPE |
$156 | $428 | $121 | $270 | — | $79.20 | $275 | — | — |
| PIEDMONT AUGUSTA HOSPITAL AUGUSTA |
$161 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PIEDMONT MCDUFFIE THOMSON |
$161 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL NORTHSIDE COLUMBUS |
$161 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL MIDTOWN COLUMBUS |
$161 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MORGAN MEDICAL CENTER MADISON |
$174 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL - SAVANNAH SAVANNAH |
$175 | $58.21 | — | $59.08 | $59.37 | $61.12 | — | — | — |
| CANDLER HOSPITAL SAVANNAH |
$175 | $58.21 | — | $59.08 | $59.37 | $61.12 | — | — | — |
| ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD POLK MEDICAL CENTER CEDARTOWN |
$188 | $75.00 | $75.00 | $75.00 | $75.00 | $51.49 | — | $262 | — |
| JASPER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL MONTICELLO |
$193 | $316 | $328 | $308 | $328 | $240 | $206 | $328 | $240 |
| CRISP REGIONAL HOSPITAL CORDELE |
$197 | $88.00 | $93.00 | $74.00 | $70.00 | $105 | $87.00 | — | — |
| ST MARY'S GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL GREENSBORO |
$198 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| WILLOWBROOKE AT TANNER VILLA RICA VILLA RICA |
$199 | $78.00 | $50.00 | — | — | — | — | $80.00 | — |
| TANNER MEDICAL CENTER - CARROLLTON CARROLLTON |
$199 | $78.00 | $50.00 | $78.00 | — | — | — | $80.00 | $78.00 |
| TANNER MEDICAL CENTER VILLA RICA VILLA RICA |
$199 | $78.00 | $50.00 | $78.00 | — | — | — | $80.00 | $80.47 |
| HIGGINS GENERAL HOSPITAL BREMEN |
$199 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $78.00 | — | — | — | $80.00 | $78.00 |
| ATRIUM HEALTH NAVICENT BALDWIN MILLEDGEVILLE |
$206 | $66.07 | $203 | $66.07 | $66.07 | $89.19 | — | $267 | — |
| PIEDMONT HENRY HOSPITAL STOCKBRIDGE |
$209 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PIEDMONT CARTERSVILLE MEDICAL CENTER CARTERSVILLE |
$209 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PIEDMONT ROCKDALE HOSPITAL CONYERS |
$209 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PIEDMONT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AT MACON BOX 9366 |
$209 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PIEDMONT ATHENS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER ATHENS |
$209 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PIEDMONT ATLANTA HOSPITAL ATLANTA |
$209 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PIEDMONT MOUNTAINSIDE HOSPITAL JASPER |
$209 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PIEDMONT EASTSIDE MEDICAL CENTER SNELLVILLE |
$209 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PIEDMONT MACON NORTH MACON |
$209 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PIEDMONT NEWTON HOSPITAL COVINGTON |
$209 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PIEDMONT WALTON MONROE |
$209 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PIEDMONT FAYETTE HOSPITAL FAYETTEVILLE |
$209 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PIEDMONT NEWNAN HOSPITAL NEWNAN |
$209 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| DONALSONVILLE HOSPITAL DONALSONVILLE |
$235 | $85.00 | — | $85.00 | $85.00 | $130 | — | — | — |
| CITY OF HOPE ATLANTA CANCER HOSPITAL NEWNAN |
$243 | $213 | $78.92 | $78.92 | — | $76.98 | $78.92 | — | — |
| ATRIUM HEALTH NAVICENT PEACH BYRON |
$264 | $75.98 | $203 | $75.98 | $75.98 | $85.89 | — | $344 | — |
| APPLING HEALTHCARE SYSTEM BAXLEY |
$269 | $90.00 | $307 | $305 | — | — | — | — | — |
| SOUTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM - CAMDEN CAMPUS ST. MARYS |
$275 | $67.33 | $244 | $66.01 | $66.01 | $106 | — | — | — |
| SOUTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM - BRUNSWICK CAMPUS PARKWOOD DRIVE. BRUNSWICK |
$275 | $67.33 | $244 | $66.01 | $66.01 | $106 | — | — | — |
| ATRIUM HEALTH LEVINE CHILDREN'S BEVERLY KNIGHT OLSON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MACON |
$286 | $66.07 | $203 | $66.07 | $66.07 | $89.19 | — | $372 | $271 |
| BLUE RIDGE MEDICAL CENTER BLUE RIDGE |
$312 | — | — | — | — | — | $79.31 | — | — |
That is the median of what the 88 Georgia hospitals above publish for Evaluation of swallowing function — their own figures, filed under federal law. A bill well above them is evidence you can put in writing.
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Medicare reimbursement benchmark
For CPT 92610 in Georgia, Medicare reimburses about $83.08 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Georgia range from $47.35 to $1,288 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 2.5x what Medicare pays. If a self-pay quote you receive is more than 2-3x the Medicare rate, ask the hospital for the cash-discount price in writing.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does evaluation of swallowing function cost in Georgia?
- Cash prices for evaluation of swallowing function (CPT 92610) in Georgia range from $47.35 to $1,288, with a median of $209. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest evaluation of swallowing function in Georgia?
- The cheapest Georgia hospital published cash price for this procedure is $47.35. Use the table above sorted by cash price to find the lowest-priced facility near you.
- Are these the prices I'll pay?
- These are the rates hospitals publish. Final price depends on your insurance, deductible, and the specific services billed. Always confirm with the facility and your insurer before any procedure.
- Why do prices vary so much between hospitals?
- Hospitals set cash prices independently, and insurance contracts negotiate different rates per payer. Two facilities a few miles apart can charge 5-10x different prices for the same procedure.
- Where does this data come from?
- Federal law (45 CFR § 180) requires hospitals to publish their pricing in a machine-readable file. We aggregate these files and republish in a consumer-friendly format.