New patient visit, 30 min cost in Athens, GA — inpatient
In Athens-Clarke County, GA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for new patient office visit, about 30 minutes as an inpatient: from $156.90 to $156.90, with a median of $156.90. Across Georgia, the median is $156.90 at 63 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 99203, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 29, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Jul 1, 2026 and Jul 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Athens Regional Athens, GA · (706) 475-7000 HC New Eval Visit Level 3 | $156.90 | $523.00 | $0.52–$523.00 | 70% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $156.90, median $156.90, highest $156.90.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $156.90 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
Cash or insurance?
At the one hospital here that publishes insurer rates for this code, the cash price is below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated. If you have insurance but have not met your deductible, you usually pay your plan's negotiated rate, which falls somewhere in the "Insurers pay" column. Paying cash can cost less, but a cash payment usually does not count toward your deductible. Ask the hospital for both numbers before you book.
What it is
This is an office or outpatient visit for a new patient with low complexity decision making, or at least 30 minutes of total time on the visit date. It is used for common problems that need a basic evaluation.
What the price covers
The price covers the clinician's visit. Lab tests, X-rays, procedures and any hospital facility fee at a hospital-owned clinic are billed separately.