Prices at 5 hospitals in South Carolina, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$198
Chargemaster (median)
—
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$129
Medicare pays
$37
Typical cash range: $198 – $198. The median cash price is about 5.3× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Cooper Medical Center | Mount Pleasant, SC | $198 | $129 | ★ 4/5 | 144 min | 14.2% |
| Novant Health Hilton Head Medical Center | Hilton Head Island, SC | $198 | $129 | ★ 2/5 | 172 min | 15.4% |
CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.