PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL NORTHSIDE
COLUMBUS, GA 31909 · Acute Care Hospitals
38 procedures with CMS pricing data · Source: CMS IPPS Provider Summary, FY2024
By BillRazor Research · Last updated March 27, 2026 · Methodology
Procedures Analyzed
38
With CMS pricing data
Avg Charge-to-Medicare Ratio
6.5x
Chargemaster ÷ Medicare
CMS Quality Rating
Patient experience & outcomes
Hospital Type
Acute Care Hospitals
Proprietary
Above 90th Percentile
0%
Compared to GA hospitals
Understanding Your Costs
When you receive a bill from PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL NORTHSIDE, you are typically seeing the hospital's “chargemaster” rate — its published list price for each service. According to CMS data, PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL NORTHSIDE lists chargemaster rates that average 6.5x the corresponding Medicare reimbursement amount across 38 procedures with publicly available pricing data (Source: CMS IPPS Provider Summary, FY2024).
The median hospital in GA has a chargemaster-to-Medicare ratio of 5.2x, with ratios across the state ranging from 1.2x to 12.4x. At 6.5x, this facility’s average ratio is above the state median. 87 hospitals in GA report pricing data to CMS (Source: CMS IPPS Provider Summary).
The procedure with the largest gap between the listed price and Medicare reimbursement at PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL NORTHSIDE is RED BLOOD CELL DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC (DRG 812). The listed chargemaster rate is $39,342, while Medicare reimburses $4,490 for the same procedure — a ratio of 8.8x (Source: CMS IPPS Provider Summary, FY2024).
What does this actually mean for your bill? Chargemaster rates are rarely what patients pay. If you have insurance, your insurer has negotiated a separate rate — often 40–60% less than the listed price. If you are uninsured, you may be able to negotiate directly with the hospital or request financial assistance. The chargemaster-to-Medicare ratio is a useful reference point for understanding listed pricing, but it does not represent what most patients will owe out of pocket.
PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL NORTHSIDE is a proprietary acute care hospitals facility with a CMS quality rating of 5/5 stars. Note: CMS quality ratings measure patient outcomes and experience, not pricing. A hospital with high listed prices may provide excellent care, and pricing data alone should not be used to evaluate the quality of a healthcare provider.
Listed Chargemaster Rates vs Medicare Reimbursement — Top Procedures by Ratio
Source: CMS IPPS Provider Summary, FY2024. Chargemaster rates are list prices and may not reflect actual patient costs.
Procedure Pricing Lookup
Search for a specific procedure or DRG code to see listed chargemaster rates and Medicare reimbursement amounts.
| Procedure | DRG | Listed Charge | Medicare Reimb. | Ratio | State Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RED BLOOD CELL DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC | 812 | $39,342 | $4,490 | 8.8x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| TRANSIENT ISCHEMIA WITHOUT THROMBOLYTIC | 069 | $29,169 | $3,480 | 8.4x | 0th | Compare your bill |
| SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC | 872 | $39,295 | $4,692 | 8.4x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| HIP REPLACEMENT WITH PRINCIPAL DIAGNOSIS OF HIP FRACTURE WITHOUT MCC | 522 | $89,636 | $10,853 | 8.3x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| OTHER KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT DIAGNOSES WITH MCC | 698 | $63,940 | $7,911 | 8.1x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| COMBINED ANTERIOR AND POSTERIOR SPINAL FUSION WITHOUT CC/MCC | 455 | $177,935 | $22,381 | 8.0x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC | 392 | $25,030 | $3,154 | 7.9x | 0th | Compare your bill |
| MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITHOUT MCC | 641 | $25,245 | $3,210 | 7.9x | 0th | Compare your bill |
| CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA AND CONDUCTION DISORDERS WITH CC | 309 | $23,128 | $3,039 | 7.6x | 0th | Compare your bill |
| ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITH MCC | 391 | $49,072 | $6,465 | 7.6x | 0th | Compare your bill |
| KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC | 690 | $25,333 | $3,350 | 7.6x | 0th | Compare your bill |
| MAJOR SMALL AND LARGE BOWEL PROCEDURES WITHOUT CC/MCC | 331 | $51,931 | $7,277 | 7.1x | 0th | Compare your bill |
| INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH CC OR TPA IN 24 HOURS | 065 | $29,674 | $4,271 | 7.0x | 0th | Compare your bill |
| SYNCOPE AND COLLAPSE | 312 | $26,757 | $3,923 | 6.8x | 0th | Compare your bill |
| SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC | 193 | $37,508 | $5,684 | 6.6x | 0th | Compare your bill |
| GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE WITH CC | 378 | $29,644 | $4,520 | 6.6x | 0th | Compare your bill |
| RENAL FAILURE WITH CC | 683 | $26,155 | $4,090 | 6.4x | 0th | Compare your bill |
| COMBINED ANTERIOR AND POSTERIOR SPINAL FUSION WITH CC | 454 | $226,113 | $35,649 | 6.3x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| RENAL FAILURE WITH MCC | 682 | $45,257 | $7,160 | 6.3x | 0th | Compare your bill |
| SPINAL FUSION EXCEPT CERVICAL WITHOUT MCC | 460 | $117,497 | $18,833 | 6.2x | 0th | Compare your bill |
| FRACTURES OF HIP AND PELVIS WITHOUT MCC | 536 | $19,083 | $3,061 | 6.2x | 0th | Compare your bill |
| SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC | 871 | $60,925 | $9,868 | 6.2x | 0th | Compare your bill |
| CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE WITH MCC | 190 | $31,515 | $5,112 | 6.2x | 0th | Compare your bill |
| ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH CC | 281 | $23,771 | $3,884 | 6.1x | 0th | Compare your bill |
| HIP AND FEMUR PROCEDURES EXCEPT MAJOR JOINT WITH MCC | 480 | $95,568 | $15,651 | 6.1x | 0th | Compare your bill |
| HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC | 291 | $35,913 | $6,273 | 5.7x | 0th | Compare your bill |
| ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH MCC | 280 | $46,173 | $8,136 | 5.7x | 0th | Compare your bill |
| PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE | 189 | $34,148 | $6,111 | 5.6x | 0th | Compare your bill |
| HIP AND FEMUR PROCEDURES EXCEPT MAJOR JOINT WITH CC | 481 | $61,107 | $11,106 | 5.5x | 0th | Compare your bill |
| RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC | 177 | $54,172 | $9,856 | 5.5x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| OTHER KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT DIAGNOSES WITH CC | 699 | $26,340 | $4,911 | 5.4x | 0th | Compare your bill |
| CERVICAL SPINAL FUSION WITH CC | 472 | $89,140 | $16,702 | 5.3x | 0th | Compare your bill |
| GASTROINTESTINAL OBSTRUCTION WITH CC | 389 | $18,656 | $3,536 | 5.3x | 0th | Compare your bill |
| KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH MCC | 689 | $27,179 | $5,237 | 5.2x | 0th | Compare your bill |
| MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITH MCC | 640 | $29,727 | $5,873 | 5.1x | 0th | Compare your bill |
| INFECTIOUS AND PARASITIC DISEASES WITH O.R. PROCEDURES WITH MCC | 853 | $105,959 | $24,579 | 4.3x | 0th | Compare your bill |
| MAJOR SMALL AND LARGE BOWEL PROCEDURES WITH CC | 330 | $55,102 | $13,238 | 4.2x | 0th | Compare your bill |
| GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE WITH MCC | 377 | $35,994 | $8,912 | 4.0x | 0th | Compare your bill |
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All data from CMS IPPS Provider Summary, FY2024. Chargemaster rates are list prices and may not reflect actual patient costs.
Statewide Context
Charge-to-Medicare ratio range across GA hospitals
87 hospitals in GA report pricing data to CMS. This facility's average ratio of 6.5x places it at the lower-middle range of the state range (Source: CMS IPPS Provider Summary).
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Frequently Asked Questions About PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL NORTHSIDE
How much does PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL NORTHSIDE charge compared to Medicare?
According to CMS IPPS data, PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL NORTHSIDE's listed chargemaster rates average 6.5x the Medicare reimbursement amount across 38 procedures. Chargemaster rates are list prices and are not what most insured patients pay — actual costs depend on insurance negotiations and coverage terms.
What is the most expensive procedure at PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL NORTHSIDE?
The procedure with the highest chargemaster-to-Medicare ratio at PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL NORTHSIDE is RED BLOOD CELL DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC (DRG 812), with a listed charge of $39,342 compared to Medicare reimbursement of $4,490 — a ratio of 8.8x. Source: CMS IPPS Provider Summary.
Is PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL NORTHSIDE expensive compared to other GA hospitals?
PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL NORTHSIDE's average chargemaster-to-Medicare ratio is 6.5x. Ratios vary significantly across GA hospitals. This ratio reflects listed chargemaster prices, not what patients actually pay. CMS quality ratings, which measure patient outcomes and experience, are separate from pricing data.
Where does the pricing data for PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL NORTHSIDE come from?
All pricing data comes from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) Provider Summary, published under federal price transparency law (45 CFR Part 180). This data is publicly available and updated annually.
How can I check if my bill from PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL NORTHSIDE is correct?
You can upload your bill to BillRazor for a free comparison against publicly available Medicare reimbursement data. Our system analyzes every line item in 60 seconds. Research suggests 49-80% of hospital bills contain errors, including duplicate charges, incorrect procedure codes, and unbundling.
Does PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL NORTHSIDE in COLUMBUS, GA accept Medicare?
PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL NORTHSIDE is included in the CMS IPPS Provider Summary, which covers Medicare-participating hospitals. For specific coverage questions, contact PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL NORTHSIDE directly or check with your insurance provider.
Data sourced from CMS IPPS Provider Summary, FY2024. All information is for educational purposes only.