Healthcare Procedure Costs: Southeast
The Southeast generally has lower practice costs but higher malpractice indices in Florida and parts of Georgia.
16 Medicare payment areas · Covering FL, GA, NC, SC, VA, TN, AL, MS, LA, AR, KY, WV · Data: 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
Cities in the Southeast
Pick a city to see local procedure prices and what hospitals charge:
| City | State | vs National avg |
|---|---|---|
| MIAMI | FL | +17% above |
| FORT LAUDERDALE | FL | +9% above |
| REST OF FLORIDA | FL | +3% above |
| ATLANTA | GA | +3% above |
| NEW ORLEANS | LA | -2% below |
| WEST VIRGINIA | WV | -2% below |
| REST OF GEORGIA | GA | -3% below |
| VIRGINIA | VA | -4% below |
| SOUTH CAROLINA | SC | -5% below |
| KENTUCKY | KY | -6% below |
| REST OF LOUISIANA | LA | -6% below |
| NORTH CAROLINA | NC | -7% below |
| TENNESSEE | TN | -9% below |
| MISSISSIPPI | MS | -10% below |
| ALABAMA | AL | -11% below |
| ARKANSAS | AR | -12% below |
What Common Procedures Cost in the Southeast
These are the Medicare-allowed physician fees for common procedures, showing the range across localities in this region. The physician fee is what the doctor receives — it does not include hospital facility fees, which are typically much higher.
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Important: These figures come from publicly available Medicare fee schedule data and hospital price transparency filings. They are not a quote or guarantee of what you will pay. Your actual cost depends on your insurance plan, deductible, facility, and specific clinical circumstances. Always verify costs with your facility and insurance provider before scheduling. This content is for educational purposes only.
Data last updated: May 2026