How much does an Echocardiogram cost in South Carolina?

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) · CPT 93306 · State: South Carolina

In South Carolina, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) is about $926, with most between $649 and $1,167 ($1,832 cash/self-pay). Based on 32 South Carolina hospitals — about the same as the national typical of $947. Hospital list charges run about $2,819 (3× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$926
South Carolina · $649–$1,167
Cash / self-pay
$1,832
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$2,819
3× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 32 South Carolina hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) cost in South Carolina — FAQs

How much does an Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) cost in South Carolina?

In South Carolina, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) is about $926, with most between $649 and $1,167, based on 32 South Carolina hospitals. That's about the same as the national typical of $947.

How much does an Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) cost without insurance in South Carolina?

Cash or self-pay prices for an Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) in South Carolina run around $1,832. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $2,819), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my South Carolina hospital bill for an Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) so high?

South Carolina hospital "list" charges for an Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) run about $2,819 — roughly 3× the $926 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 an Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) in South Carolina?

Yes. If a South Carolina hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $926), 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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