| Procedure | Southern Regional Medical Center | Piedmont Hospital, Inc | Medicare |
|---|
| 3D mammogram (tomosynthesis) | $23 | $121 | $51 |
| Abdominal fluid drain (paracentesis) | $905 | $1,566 | $284 |
| Abdominal ultrasound | $104 | $521 | $100 |
| Abdominal ultrasound (complete) | $104 | $581 | $114 |
| Abdominal ultrasound (limited) | $104 | $460 | $86 |
| Abscess drainage (complex or multiple) | $405 | $1,362 | $220 |
| Abscess drainage (simple) | $200 | $836 | $129 |
| Abscess incision and drainage | $303 | $1,099 | $174 |
| Albumin blood test | $4 | $36 | $5 |
| Aldosterone test | $40 | $162 | $41 |
| Alkaline phosphatase test | $5 | $34 | $5 |
| Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) test | $16 | $88 | $17 |
| ALT liver enzyme test | $5 | $32 | $5 |
| Ammonia blood test | $14 | $88 | $15 |
| Amniocentesis | $919 | $512 | $120 |
| Antinuclear antibody (ANA) test | $12 | $92 | $12 |
| Arterial blood gas (ABG) | $26 | $100 | $26 |
| AST liver enzyme test | $5 | $31 | $5 |
| Barium swallow study | $175 | $335 | $107 |
| Bartholin cyst removal | $201 | $319 | $182 |
| Benign skin lesion removal | $706 | $1,612 | $171 |
| Bilirubin blood test | $5 | $42 | $5 |
| Bladder scope (cystoscopy) | $695 | $1,668 | $216 |
| Blood clotting test (PT/INR) | $4 | $39 | $4 |
| Blood crossmatch | $170 | $132 | — |
| Blood transfusion | $440 | $910 | $47 |
| Blood type and screen | $52 | $111 | $10 |
| Blood type test | $85 | $51 | $3 |
| Blood type test (ABO group) | $132 | $55 | $3 |
| Blood type test (Rh/D antigen) | $37 | $47 | $3 |
| BNP (heart failure) test | $39 | $121 | $39 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) | $104 | $385 | $39 |
| Bone marrow biopsy | $2,274 | $1,773 | $172 |
| Bone scan (nuclear) | $399 | $1,276 | $259 |
| Breast biopsy | $1,648 | $2,088 | $478 |
| Breast MRI | $238 | $1,826 | $216 |
| Breast MRI without contrast | $238 | $1,826 | $216 |
| Breast ultrasound | $95 | $398 | $92 |
| Breast ultrasound (complete) | $104 | $464 | $100 |
| Breast ultrasound (limited) | $86 | $332 | $84 |
| Breathing tube insertion (intubation) | $236 | $586 | $133 |
| Bronchoscopy | $1,776 | $2,230 | $303 |
| Burn dressing and debridement (medium) | $200 | $744 | $166 |
| Burn dressing and debridement (small) | $200 | $670 | $93 |
| Burn treatment | $200 | $707 | $129 |
| CA 19-9 tumor marker test | $20 | $96 | $21 |
| CA-125 ovarian marker test | $20 | $153 | $21 |
| Calcium blood test | $5 | $30 | $5 |
| Cardiac catheterization | $3,235 | $7,723 | $1,049 |
| Cardiac rehabilitation | $128 | $147 | $26 |
| Cardiac stress test | $215 | $1,087 | $39 |
| Cardioversion | $659 | $1,483 | $155 |
| Carotid artery ultrasound | $171 | $794 | $156 |
| CEA tumor marker test | $18 | $99 | $19 |
| Celiac disease test | $11 | $91 | $12 |
| Central line placement | $3,151 | $3,102 | $238 |
| Cesarean section (C-section) | $13,339 | $13,562 | $7,552 |
| Chemotherapy infusion | $200 | $283 | $81 |
| Chemotherapy infusion (each additional) | $71 | $181 | $28 |
| Chemotherapy infusion (first hour) | $329 | $384 | $133 |
| Chest fluid drain (thoracentesis) | $626 | $1,410 | $311 |
| Chest tube insertion | $1,571 | $2,014 | $143 |
| Chest X-ray | $86 | $160 | $37 |
| Chest X-ray (1 view) | $86 | $124 | $25 |
| Chest X-ray (2 views) | $86 | $155 | $33 |
| Circumcision | $2,086 | $1,515 | $167 |
| CK-MB heart enzyme test | $11 | $92 | $12 |
| Clotting time test (PTT) | $6 | $55 | $6 |
| Colonoscopy | $928 | $1,460 | $480 |
| Colposcopy | $304 | $568 | $161 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) | $7 | $59 | $7 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) (complete) | $7 | $62 | $8 |
| Copper blood test | $12 | $71 | $12 |
| Coronary artery bypass (CABG) | $41,952 | $82,455 | $36,593 |
| Coronary CT angiography | $348 | $591 | $326 |
| Cortisol test | $16 | $103 | $16 |
| COVID-19 PCR test | $51 | $76 | $51 |
| CPAP titration study | $218 | $401 | $69 |
| Creatine kinase (CK) test | $6 | $51 | $7 |
| CT scan of the abdomen | $175 | $1,397 | $230 |
| CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis | $348 | $2,266 | $300 |
| CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis with and without contrast | $348 | $2,594 | $338 |
| CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis with contrast | $348 | $2,266 | $300 |
| CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis without contrast | $238 | $1,841 | $183 |
| CT scan of the abdomen with contrast | $175 | $1,397 | $230 |
| CT scan of the arm | $175 | $825 | $199 |
| CT scan of the arm with contrast | $348 | $825 | $199 |
| CT scan of the chest | $175 | $1,279 | $167 |
| CT scan of the chest with and without contrast | $175 | $1,519 | $196 |
| CT scan of the chest with contrast | $175 | $1,279 | $167 |
| CT scan of the head | $175 | $1,125 | $148 |
| CT scan of the head with and without contrast | $175 | $1,271 | $173 |
| CT scan of the head with contrast | $175 | $1,125 | $148 |
| CT scan of the leg | $175 | $861 | $166 |
| CT scan of the leg with contrast | $175 | $861 | $166 |
| CT scan of the lower back (lumbar spine) | $175 | $1,046 | $169 |
| CT scan of the lower back (lumbar spine) with contrast | $348 | $1,046 | $169 |
| CT scan of the neck | $175 | $1,056 | $183 |
| CT scan of the neck (cervical spine) | $175 | $1,332 | $168 |
| CT scan of the neck (cervical spine) with contrast | $348 | $1,332 | $168 |
| CT scan of the neck with and without contrast | $175 | $1,241 | $220 |
| CT scan of the neck with contrast | $175 | $1,056 | $183 |
| CT scan of the pelvis | $175 | $1,332 | $226 |
| CT scan of the pelvis with and without contrast | $175 | $1,459 | $251 |
| CT scan of the pelvis with contrast | $175 | $1,332 | $226 |
| CT scan of the sinuses | $175 | $1,239 | $152 |
| CT scan of the sinuses with and without contrast | $175 | $1,302 | $184 |
| CT scan of the sinuses with contrast | $175 | $1,239 | $152 |
| D-dimer test | $10 | $97 | $10 |
| Defibrillator (ICD) implant | $31,329 | $8,774 | $798 |
| DHEA-sulfate test | $22 | $73 | $22 |
| Diagnostic mammogram | $100 | $276 | $140 |
| Drug screen (urine) | $62 | $72 | $17 |
| Echocardiogram | $238 | $974 | $138 |
| Echocardiogram with and without contrast | $238 | $395 | $101 |
| Echocardiogram without contrast | $238 | $974 | $138 |
| EEG (awake and asleep) | $215 | $623 | $482 |
| EKG / ECG (tracing only) | $58 | $190 | $7 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG) | $58 | $190 | $8 |
| Electroencephalogram (EEG) | $215 | $598 | $448 |
| Electrolyte panel | $7 | $89 | $7 |
| Electromyography (EMG) | $132 | $541 | $141 |
| Emergency department visit | $213 | $573 | $69 |
| Emergency department visit (level 1) | $84 | $300 | $11 |
| Emergency department visit (level 2) | $153 | $465 | $40 |
| Emergency department visit (level 3) | $272 | $573 | $69 |
| Emergency department visit (level 4) | $416 | $753 | $118 |
| Emergency department visit (level 5) | $594 | $1,161 | $171 |
| Endometrial biopsy | $201 | $221 | $98 |
| Epidural steroid injection | $704 | $1,419 | $275 |
| ERCP (bile duct endoscopy) | $3,848 | $1,935 | $311 |
| Esophageal dilation | $905 | $3,554 | $522 |
| Estradiol (estrogen) test | $27 | $120 | $28 |
| Facet joint injection (spine) | $882 | $1,424 | $99 |
| Fallopian tube X-ray (HSG) | $238 | $589 | $164 |
| Fecal occult blood (stool) test | $4 | $54 | $10 |
| Fecal occult blood (stool) test (guaiac, gFOBT) | $4 | $72 | $4 |
| Feeding tube (PEG) placement | $1,915 | $3,109 | $178 |
| Ferritin (iron) test | $13 | $67 | $14 |
| Fibrinogen test | $9 | $76 | $10 |
| Flexible sigmoidoscopy | $928 | $1,204 | $323 |
| Flu test | $16 | $80 | $17 |
| Folate (folic acid) test | $14 | $87 | $15 |
| Foreign body removal (skin) | $405 | $1,522 | $157 |
| Free T4 thyroid test | $9 | $60 | $9 |
| FSH hormone test | $18 | $126 | $19 |
| Gallbladder scan (HIDA) | $470 | $1,280 | $334 |
| GGT liver test | $7 | $43 | $7 |
| Glucose tolerance test | $8 | $49 | $8 |
| Hammertoe repair | $3,265 | $2,171 | $548 |
| HDL cholesterol test | $8 | $45 | $8 |
| Hemodialysis | $685 | $1,027 | $75 |
| Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes test) | $9 | $54 | $10 |
| Hemorrhoid removal | $928 | $3,230 | $338 |
| Hepatitis B test | $10 | $65 | $10 |
| Hepatitis C test | $14 | $121 | $14 |
| HIV test | $19 | $114 | $19 |
| HIV test (antibody) | $13 | $110 | $14 |
| HIV test (antigen/antibody combo) | $24 | $119 | $24 |
| Holter heart monitor | $95 | $341 | $26 |
| Home sleep apnea test | $137 | $770 | $123 |
| Iron blood test | $6 | $51 | $6 |
| IUD removal | $304 | $118 | $112 |
| IV infusion therapy | $129 | $140 | $44 |
| IV infusion therapy (each additional) | $46 | $114 | $21 |
| IV infusion therapy (initial) | $212 | $165 | $67 |
| IVC filter placement | $5,553 | $3,638 | $1,885 |
| Joint aspiration (small/intermediate) | $306 | $699 | $57 |
| Joint aspiration or injection (mid-size joint) | $306 | $901 | $57 |
| Joint aspiration or injection (small joint) | $306 | $496 | $56 |
| Kidney biopsy | $1,648 | $2,466 | $492 |
| Kidney scan (nuclear) | $541 | $1,115 | $172 |
| Kidney stone shock-wave (lithotripsy) | $3,518 | $12,207 | $760 |
| Kidney ultrasound | $104 | $496 | $84 |
| Kidney ultrasound (limited) | $104 | $492 | $61 |
| Knee joint injection | $306 | $1,031 | $69 |
| Knee replacement | $23,687 | $37,579 | $18,054 |
| Lactate test | $11 | $99 | $12 |
| LDH test | $6 | $43 | $6 |
| LDL cholesterol test | $10 | $17 | $11 |
| Leg artery angiogram | $3,151 | $2,608 | $149 |
| Leg artery angioplasty | $8,325 | $5,846 | — |
| Leg vein ultrasound (Doppler) | $171 | $622 | $150 |
| Leg vein ultrasound (Doppler) (limited) | $104 | $553 | $116 |
| LH hormone test | $18 | $71 | $19 |
| Lipid (cholesterol) panel | $13 | $76 | $13 |
| Liver biopsy | $1,648 | $1,670 | $288 |
| Lung function test (PFT) | $294 | $313 | $37 |
| Lung scan (V/Q) | $541 | $1,097 | $291 |
| Magnesium blood test | $6 | $45 | $7 |
| MRA of the brain | $348 | $1,663 | $226 |
| MRA of the brain with contrast | $348 | $1,663 | $226 |
| MRA of the brain without contrast | $348 | $1,902 | $328 |
| MRA of the neck | $348 | $1,710 | $245 |
| MRA of the neck with contrast | $348 | $1,710 | $245 |
| MRA of the neck without contrast | $348 | $1,919 | $343 |
| MRI of the abdomen | $348 | $1,770 | $300 |
| MRI of the abdomen with contrast | $348 | $1,770 | $300 |
| MRI of the abdomen without contrast | $238 | $1,520 | $194 |
| MRI of the ankle | $348 | $1,902 | $261 |
| MRI of the ankle with contrast | $348 | $1,902 | $261 |
| MRI of the ankle without contrast | $238 | $1,586 | $222 |
| MRI of the brain | $348 | $1,790 | $269 |
| MRI of the brain with contrast | $348 | $1,790 | $269 |
| MRI of the brain without contrast | $238 | $1,343 | $195 |
| MRI of the chest | $348 | $1,657 | $371 |
| MRI of the chest with contrast | $782 | $1,657 | $371 |
| MRI of the chest without contrast | $348 | $2,243 | $466 |
| MRI of the knee | $348 | $1,708 | $315 |
| MRI of the knee with contrast | $782 | $1,708 | $315 |
| MRI of the knee without contrast | $238 | $1,516 | $204 |
| MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine) | $348 | $1,883 | $270 |
| MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine) with contrast | $348 | $1,883 | $270 |
| MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine) without contrast | $238 | $1,711 | $192 |
| MRI of the mid-back (thoracic spine) | $348 | $1,657 | $271 |
| MRI of the mid-back (thoracic spine) with and without contrast | $348 | $2,161 | $319 |
| MRI of the mid-back (thoracic spine) with contrast | $348 | $1,657 | $271 |
| MRI of the mid-back (thoracic spine) without contrast | $238 | $1,606 | $190 |
| MRI of the neck (cervical spine) | $348 | $1,872 | $274 |
| MRI of the neck (cervical spine) with and without contrast | $348 | $2,278 | $318 |
| MRI of the neck (cervical spine) with contrast | $348 | $1,872 | $274 |
| MRI of the neck (cervical spine) without contrast | $238 | $1,522 | $191 |
| MRI of the pelvis | $348 | $1,712 | $268 |
| MRI of the pelvis with contrast | $348 | $1,712 | $268 |
| MRI of the pelvis without contrast | $238 | $1,626 | $227 |
| MRI of the shoulder | $348 | $1,513 | $313 |
| MRI of the shoulder with contrast | $782 | $1,513 | $313 |
| MRI of the shoulder without contrast | $238 | $1,411 | $205 |
| MRI of the wrist | $348 | $1,740 | $330 |
| MRI of the wrist with contrast | $348 | $1,740 | $330 |
| MRI of the wrist without contrast | $238 | $1,417 | $303 |
| Nebulizer breathing treatment | $218 | $116 | $9 |
| Nerve conduction study | $215 | $977 | $118 |
| Nuclear cardiac stress test | $1,292 | $2,441 | $428 |
| Occupational therapy evaluation | $101 | $192 | $101 |
| Occupational therapy evaluation (high complexity) | $101 | $207 | $101 |
| Occupational therapy evaluation (low complexity) | $101 | $175 | $101 |
| Occupational therapy evaluation (moderate complexity) | $101 | $192 | $101 |
| Pacemaker insertion | $21,176 | $31,844 | $15,506 |
| Pap smear (cervical screening) | $23 | $38 | $20 |
| Parathyroid hormone (PTH) test | $41 | $146 | $41 |
| Pelvic ultrasound | $104 | $407 | $78 |
| Pelvic ultrasound (complete) | $104 | $482 | $105 |
| Pelvic ultrasound (limited) | $104 | $332 | $51 |
| PET scan | $1,427 | $2,934 | — |
| Physical therapy evaluation | $98 | $177 | $98 |
| Physical therapy evaluation (high complexity) | $98 | $208 | $98 |
| Physical therapy evaluation (moderate complexity) | $98 | $177 | $98 |
| Platelet count | $4 | $37 | $4 |
| Pregnancy ultrasound | $104 | $487 | $126 |
| Pregnancy ultrasound (first trimester) | $104 | $431 | $117 |
| Pregnancy ultrasound (second or third trimester) | $104 | $543 | $136 |
| Procalcitonin test | $27 | $133 | $27 |
| Prolactin test | $19 | $118 | $19 |
| Prostate test (PSA) | $18 | $101 | $18 |
| Pulmonary rehabilitation | $58 | $169 | $87 |
| Radiofrequency nerve ablation | $1,949 | $1,935 | $462 |
| Scoliosis spine X-ray | $95 | $239 | $58 |
| Scoliosis spine X-ray (1 view) | $86 | $182 | $44 |
| Scoliosis spine X-ray (3 views) | $104 | $296 | $72 |
| Screening colonoscopy | $928 | $1,525 | $378 |
| Screening mammogram | $92 | $281 | $126 |
| Scrotal ultrasound | $104 | $600 | $99 |
| Sex hormone binding globulin test | $21 | $41 | $22 |
| Simple laceration repair (small, up to 2.5 cm) | $200 | $288 | $114 |
| Simple wound stitches | $200 | $343 | $127 |
| Skin biopsy | $405 | $1,026 | $121 |
| Skin biopsy (punch) | $405 | $1,026 | $121 |
| Skin tag removal | $200 | $317 | $92 |
| Sleep study (polysomnography) | $857 | $2,078 | $691 |
| Soft tissue ultrasound | $104 | $558 | $64 |
| Speech therapy | $76 | $135 | $76 |
| Spinal tap (lumbar puncture) | $704 | $1,267 | $165 |
| Spine fracture repair (kyphoplasty) | $7,242 | $6,065 | $5,803 |
| Spirometry (lung function test) | $215 | $245 | $30 |
| Spirometry with bronchodilator | $372 | $380 | $43 |
| Strep throat test | $16 | $72 | $17 |
| Stress echocardiogram | $545 | $1,394 | $209 |
| Swallow study | $58 | $231 | $85 |
| T3 thyroid test | $14 | $84 | $14 |
| Testosterone test | $25 | $131 | $26 |
| Thyroid test (TSH) | $16 | $66 | $17 |
| Thyroid ultrasound | $104 | $614 | $109 |
| Thyroid uptake scan | $399 | $947 | $145 |
| Tilt table test | $372 | $1,095 | $168 |
| Total IgE allergy test | $16 | $51 | $16 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) | $545 | $1,586 | $239 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) with and without contrast | $545 | $1,586 | $239 |
| Transvaginal ultrasound | $104 | $488 | $118 |
| Triglycerides test | $5 | $40 | $6 |
| Troponin (heart) test | $12 | $126 | $12 |
| Upper GI endoscopy (EGD) | $905 | $1,466 | $371 |
| Upper GI series (barium) | $175 | $521 | $128 |
| Ureteral stent placement | $3,518 | $3,264 | $373 |
| Ureteroscopy (stone removal) | $5,351 | $4,793 | $365 |
| Urine microalbumin test | $5 | $41 | $5 |
| Urine pregnancy test | $8 | $115 | $9 |
| Vaccine administration | $71 | $41 | $19 |
| Vaginal delivery | $11,304 | $10,797 | $5,487 |
| Varicose vein ablation | $3,151 | $3,163 | $1,018 |
| Vitamin B12 test | $15 | $81 | $15 |
| Vitamin D test | $29 | $79 | $30 |
| Wart removal | $200 | $1,115 | $121 |
| Weight-loss (bariatric) surgery | $17,372 | $32,856 | $11,645 |
| Wound debridement | $405 | $2,242 | $186 |
| X-ray of the abdomen | $104 | $269 | $36 |
| X-ray of the ankle | $86 | $271 | $37 |
| X-ray of the collarbone | $86 | $241 | $33 |
| X-ray of the elbow | $86 | $230 | $33 |
| X-ray of the facial bones | $95 | $268 | $39 |
| X-ray of the foot | $86 | $227 | $34 |
| X-ray of the forearm | $86 | $215 | $29 |
| X-ray of the hand | $86 | $200 | $38 |
| X-ray of the hip | $86 | $205 | $49 |
| X-ray of the hip (1 view) | $86 | $193 | $34 |
| X-ray of the hip (3 views) | $86 | $205 | $49 |
| X-ray of the knee | $86 | $236 | $42 |
| X-ray of the knee (2 views) | $86 | $203 | $34 |
| X-ray of the knee (3 views) | $86 | $236 | $42 |
| X-ray of the knee (4+ views) | $104 | $259 | $49 |
| X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) | $104 | $400 | $47 |
| X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) (2 views) | $104 | $356 | $40 |
| X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) (4+ views) | $104 | $445 | $53 |
| X-ray of the lower leg | $86 | $215 | $31 |
| X-ray of the mid-back (thoracic spine) | $104 | $272 | $36 |
| X-ray of the mid-back (thoracic spine) (2 views) | $104 | $267 | $33 |
| X-ray of the mid-back (thoracic spine) (3 views) | $104 | $277 | $39 |
| X-ray of the neck (cervical spine) | $95 | $318 | $47 |
| X-ray of the neck (cervical spine) (3 views) | $86 | $286 | $40 |
| X-ray of the pelvis | $104 | $208 | $36 |
| X-ray of the pelvis (1 view) | $104 | $207 | $28 |
| X-ray of the ribs | $104 | $241 | $42 |
| X-ray of the ribs (2 views) | $86 | $229 | $36 |
| X-ray of the ribs (3 views) | $104 | $300 | $42 |
| X-ray of the shoulder | $86 | $217 | $36 |
| X-ray of the skull | $104 | $256 | $40 |
| X-ray of the upper arm | $86 | $245 | $32 |
| X-ray of the wrist | $86 | $206 | $43 |
| Zinc blood test | $11 | $46 | $11 |
Green = lower cash price. Source: hospitals' machine-readable files (45 CFR §180). Estimates — confirm with the hospital.
