Medical Procedure Costs in South Carolina

South Carolina medical procedure costs are generally below the national average. South Carolina has a single Medicare pricing locality.

Cost vs National Avg
-5.1%
Lower than average
Pricing Localities
1
Medicare pricing regions
Procedures Covered
7,500+
CPT codes with pricing

Procedure Costs in South Carolina

ProcedureSouth Carolina
Incision & Drainage of Abscess$122
Skin Biopsy (Tangential)$90
Skin Biopsy (Punch)$114
Destruction of Skin Lesion$63
Partial Mastectomy$603
Total Hip Replacement$1,112
Total Knee Replacement$1,110
Knee Arthroscopy$490
Upper Endoscopy (EGD)$303
Upper Endoscopy (EGD) With Biopsy$392
Colonoscopy (Diagnostic)$356
Colonoscopy With Biopsy$451
Colonoscopy With Polyp Removal$472
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy$603
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair$404
Laparoscopic Removal of Ovarian Cyst$564
Vaginal Delivery (Global)$2,114
Cesarean Delivery (Global)$2,357
Lumbar Discectomy$850
Cataract Surgery$444
MRI Brain Without Contrast$184
MRI Brain With Contrast$253
MRI Brain$298
Chest X-Ray$31
CT Chest Without Contrast$125
CT Chest With Contrast$157
MRI Cervical Spine$180
MRI Lumbar Spine$181
Shoulder X-Ray$33
MRI Shoulder$193
Knee X-Ray$32
MRI Knee$192
CT Abdomen & Pelvis Without Contrast$173
CT Abdomen & Pelvis With Contrast$282
Ultrasound Abdomen$107
Ultrasound Transvaginal$110
Ultrasound Pelvis$99
Diagnostic Mammogram$147
Screening Mammogram$118
Nuclear Stress Test$399
Psychiatric Evaluation$170
Psychiatric Evaluation With Medical Services$197
Psychotherapy (45 min)$112
Psychotherapy (60 min)$164
ECG/EKG$15
Echocardiogram$185
Stress Echocardiogram$175
Carotid Ultrasound$176
Laser Treatment for Skin$129
Physical Therapy (Therapeutic Exercise)$28
Physical Therapy (Manual Therapy)$27
PT Evaluation (Low Complexity)$94
PT Evaluation (Moderate Complexity)$94
Office Visit (New, Low)$112
Office Visit (New, Moderate-High)$170
Office Visit (New, High)$227
Office Visit (Established, Moderate)$91
Office Visit (Established, Moderate-High)$130
Office Visit (Established, High)$184

Prices shown are Medicare office (non-facility) rates. Click any procedure for full details including hospital rates and savings tips.

Understanding Medical Costs in South Carolina

Medical procedure costs in South Carolina are determined by Medicare's Geographic Practice Cost Indices (GPCIs), which account for differences in physician work, practice expenses, and malpractice insurance across regions.

The prices listed above represent Medicare reimbursement rates, which serve as a baseline for what healthcare costs in South Carolina. Private insurance companies typically negotiate rates between 130% and 200% of these Medicare amounts. If you are paying out of pocket, many providers in South Carolina offer cash discounts of 20% to 40% off their standard charges.

For the most accurate pricing, enter your ZIP code on any procedure page to see costs adjusted for your specific locality within South Carolina.

Ways to Save on Medical Costs in South Carolina

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Data source: 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (CMS PPRRVU26B, released March 2026). Conversion factor: $33.4009. Prices shown are Medicare allowed amounts and may not reflect actual charges. Private insurance and self-pay estimates are approximations.