Prices at 3 hospitals in Charleston, SC, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$11,942
Chargemaster (median)
$19,903
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$3,469
Medicare pays
$315
Typical cash range: $11,420 – $12,463.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Secours-st Francis Xavier Hospital | Charleston, SC | $11,290 | $3,469 | ★ 3/5 | 144 min | 13.7% |
| Roper Hospital | Charleston, SC | $12,594 | $3,441 | ★ 4/5 | 97 min | 14.0% |
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.