How much does Chest X-ray (2 views) cost in South Carolina?

Chest X-ray (2 views) · CPT 71046 · State: South Carolina

In South Carolina, the typical insurer-negotiated price for Chest X-ray (2 views) is about $148, with most between $89 and $164 ($299 cash/self-pay). Based on 32 South Carolina hospitals — about the same as the national typical of $153. Hospital list charges run about $483 (3.3× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$148
South Carolina · $89–$164
Cash / self-pay
$299
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$483
3.3× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 32 South Carolina hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national Chest X-ray (2 views) cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.

Chest X-ray (2 views) cost in South Carolina — FAQs

How much does a Chest X-ray (2 views) cost in South Carolina?

In South Carolina, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Chest X-ray (2 views) is about $148, with most between $89 and $164, based on 32 South Carolina hospitals. That's about the same as the national typical of $153.

How much does a Chest X-ray (2 views) cost without insurance in South Carolina?

Cash or self-pay prices for a Chest X-ray (2 views) in South Carolina run around $299. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $483), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my South Carolina hospital bill for a Chest X-ray (2 views) so high?

South Carolina hospital "list" charges for a Chest X-ray (2 views) run about $483 — roughly 3.3× the $148 insurers actually pay there. The list price is rarely what anyone pays; the negotiated and cash rates are the realistic benchmark.

Can I negotiate the cost of a Chest X-ray (2 views) in South Carolina?

Yes. If a South Carolina hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $148), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real South Carolina hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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