Prices at 10 hospitals in South Carolina, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $198 — 18% above the US median ($168), roughly 5.3× 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 | $198 | $129 | ★ 2/5 | 172 min | 15.4% |
| East Cooper Medical Center | Mount Pleasant, SC | $198 | $129 | ★ 4/5 | 144 min | 14.2% |
| Coastal Carolina Hospital | Hardeeville, SC | $198 | $129 | ★ 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 July 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 $198 — about 5.3× the Medicare rate ($37). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($74).
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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