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

X-ray of the shoulder · CPT 73030 · State: South Carolina

In South Carolina, the typical insurer-negotiated price for X-ray of the shoulder is about $153, with most between $75 and $180 ($387 cash/self-pay). Based on 32 South Carolina hospitals — about the same as the national typical of $154. Hospital list charges run about $595 (3.9× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$153
South Carolina · $75–$180
Cash / self-pay
$387
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$595
3.9× the negotiated rate

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

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

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

In South Carolina, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an X-ray of the shoulder is about $153, with most between $75 and $180, based on 32 South Carolina hospitals. That's about the same as the national typical of $154.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for an X-ray of the shoulder in South Carolina run around $387. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $595), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

South Carolina hospital "list" charges for an X-ray of the shoulder run about $595 — roughly 3.9× the $153 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 shoulder in South Carolina?

Yes. If a South Carolina hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $153), 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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