How much does an X-ray of the knee cost in South Carolina?

X-ray of the knee · CPT 73562 · State: South Carolina

In South Carolina, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an X-ray of the knee is about $163, with most between $79 and $183 ($400 cash/self-pay). Based on 32 South Carolina hospitals — about the same as the national typical of $156. Hospital list charges run about $616 (3.8× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$163
South Carolina · $79$183
Cash / self-pay
$400
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$616
3.8× the negotiated rate

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

X-ray of the knee cost in South Carolina — FAQs

How much does an X-ray of the knee cost in South Carolina?

In South Carolina, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an X-ray of the knee is about $163, with most between $79 and $183, based on 32 South Carolina hospitals. That's about the same as the national typical of $156.

How much does an X-ray of the knee cost without insurance in South Carolina?

Cash or self-pay prices for an X-ray of the knee in South Carolina run around $400. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $616), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my South Carolina hospital bill for an X-ray of the knee so high?

South Carolina hospital "list" charges for an X-ray of the knee run about $616 — roughly 3.8× the $163 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 X-ray of the knee in South Carolina?

Yes. If a South Carolina hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $163), 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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