Shock wave lithotripsy cost in Augusta, GA
In Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC, 1 hospital lists a cash price for shock-wave lithotripsy to break up kidney stones (from outside the body): from $22,809.54 to $22,809.54, with a median of $22,809.54. Across Georgia, the median is $22,809.54 at 26 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 50590, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellstar Mcg Health, Affiliated With Med Col Augusta, GA · (706) 721-6569 Hc Lithotripsy Eswl Extracorp Shock Wave | $22,809.54 | $58,486.00 | — | 61% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $22,809.54, median $22,809.54, highest $22,809.54.
As an inpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $22,809.54. Inpatient and outpatient prices are not comparable and are kept on separate pages: the inpatient charge covers admission, not the same purchase.
What it is
Shock-wave lithotripsy breaks kidney or ureter stones into small pieces with sound waves aimed from outside the body, so the pieces can pass in the urine. No cut is made, and it is usually done under sedation or anesthesia.
What the price covers
The listed price usually covers the lithotripsy treatment in the facility. The urologist, anesthesia, X-rays and any stent placement are often billed separately; some hospitals rent the machine from an outside company, which can change how the charge is listed.