Prices at 16 hospitals in South Carolina, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $8,081 — 68% above the US median ($4,799), roughly 7.6× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novant Health Hilton Head Medical Center | Hilton Head Island, SC | $8,081 | $12,422 | ★ 2/5 | 172 min | 15.4% |
| East Cooper Medical Center | Mount Pleasant, SC | $8,081 | $10,936 | ★ 4/5 | 144 min | 14.2% |
| Coastal Carolina Hospital | Hardeeville, SC | $8,081 | $11,377 | ★ 4/5 | 126 min | 13.9% |
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. Data last updated August 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $8,081 — about 7.6× the Medicare rate ($1,066). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($2,133).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
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