Upson Regional Medical Center
801 W GORDON STREET, Thomaston, GA 30286
Upson Regional Medical Center in Thomaston, GA has an average Medicare payment of $15,396 and a Value Score of D (49/100). Compare prices for 15 procedures. Based on CMS inpatient data.
About Upson Regional Medical Center
Upson Regional Medical Center carries a CMS 2-star quality rating — below the national median on the federal Hospital Compare composite. Underlying outcome measures are uniformly negative: 2 mortality, 0 safety, and 1 readmission measures rate worse than the federal benchmark, with no measures rating better.
Average Medicare payment per documented procedure at Upson Regional Medical Center is $15,396, near the national median for acute-care hospitals. Combined cost-and-quality value comes to 49/100 — a middling result, reflecting either average quality at average cost or trade-offs in one direction.
Ownership is non-profit, the dominant pattern in U.S. acute care. Non-profit hospitals generally reinvest operating margins rather than distribute them; the federal CMS measure set treats them identically to other ownership categories for reporting purposes. 15 distinct procedures are documented in CMS payment files for Upson Regional Medical Center. Top examples: Major Hip and Knee Joint Replacement, Kidney and Urinary Tract Infections without MCC, Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint with MCC. Emergency services are available, which is the norm for acute-care hospitals and a meaningful factor for any patient choosing a facility for unplanned care.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog — Hospital Compare quality measures, CMS Inpatient Payment data files.
Procedure Prices
| Procedure (DRG) | Total Payment |
|---|---|
Major Hip and Knee Joint Replacement DRG 470 · Orthopedic | $16,961 |
Kidney and Urinary Tract Infections without MCC DRG 690 · Renal | $8,199 |
Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint with MCC DRG 480 · Orthopedic | $23,003 |
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis without Ventilator DRG 871 · Infectious | $13,782 |
Heart Failure and Shock with CC DRG 292 · Cardiac | $8,108 |
Heart Failure and Shock with MCC DRG 291 · Cardiac | $10,925 |
GI Hemorrhage with MCC DRG 378 · Digestive | $11,721 |
Pulmonary Edema and Respiratory Failure DRG 189 · Respiratory | $14,353 |
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction with MCC DRG 065 · Neurological | $13,861 |
Transient Ischemia DRG 069 · Neurological | $6,913 |
Cervical Spinal Fusion without CC/MCC DRG 473 · Orthopedic | $17,829 |
Esophagitis, Gastroenteritis with MCC DRG 392 · Digestive | $7,738 |
Respiratory System Diagnosis with Ventilator Support >96 Hours DRG 208 · Respiratory | $49,239 |
Cardiac Arrhythmia and Conduction Disorders with MCC DRG 308 · Cardiac | $7,887 |
Percutaneous Cardiovascular Procedure with Drug-Eluting Stent DRG 247 · Cardiac | $20,422 |
Pricing data from CMS Hospital Price Transparency. Quality ratings from CMS Hospital Compare.
How Upson Regional Medical Center Compares
Upson Regional Medical Center has an average Medicare payment of $15,396, 3% above the Georgia state average of $15,003. That is 3% lower than the national hospital average of $15,878. Most of its procedures fall under Cardiac, where the typical payment is $14,557 (6% above this hospital's average). Its Value Score of D (49/100) reflects a blend of price percentile, CMS quality rating, and patient outcome measures.
Upson Regional Medical Center Cost & Quality FAQ
Upson Regional Medical Center has an average payment of $15,396 across 15 priced procedures. Costs vary significantly by procedure, compare individual prices in the procedure table above.
Upson Regional Medical Center has a CMS star rating of 2 out of 5. Quality measures include mortality rates, safety incidents, and readmission rates from Medicare data.
Upson Regional Medical Center has a Value Score of D (49/100). This score combines cost efficiency, quality ratings, and patient outcomes to help compare hospitals. Voluntary non-profit - Other facilities like this one are acute care hospitals.
Yes, Upson Regional Medical Center offers emergency services. The hospital is located at 801 W GORDON STREET, Thomaston, GA 30286. Phone: (706) 647-8111.
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Hospital payment data reflects Medicare inpatient claims. Value Scores combine cost efficiency, CMS star ratings, and patient outcome measures. Actual out-of-pocket costs may vary based on insurance and individual circumstances.