MRI Scan of Pelvis Before and After Contrast Cost in South Carolina

What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 42 South Carolina hospitals. CPT 72197. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.

📊 Median $2,710 📉 Low $12.08 📈 High $12,725 🏥 42 hospitals 🏛️ 18 with insurance contracts 🇺🇸 Medicare $314

Hospital comparison — South Carolina

Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 42 of 42 hospitals.

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HospitalCashUHCBCBSAetnaHumanaCignaMolinaMultiPlanDevoted
ANMED HEALTH PIEDMONT
PIEDMONT
$12.08 ————————
ANMED HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
ANDERSON
$12.08 ————————
CONWAY MEDICAL CENTER
SINGLETON RIDGE RD CONWAY
$975 $97.66$97.66$1.30$97.66—$97.66—$97.66
NOVANT HEALTH COASTAL CAROLINA HOSPITAL
HARDEEVILLE
$1,038 $324$1,038$324$324$334$331—$324
NOVANT HEALTH EAST COOPER MEDICAL CENTER
MOUNT PLEASANT
$1,038 $328$1,038$324$324$334$331—$324
NOVANT HEALTH HILTON HEAD MEDICAL CENTER
HILTON HEAD ISLAND
$1,038 $324$1,038$324$324$334$331—$324
NEWBERRY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
NEWBERRY
$1,510 $3,072$346$346$356$79.00$363—$356
PELHAM MEDICAL CENTER
GREER
$1,655 ————————
CHEROKEE MEDICAL CENTER
GAFFNEY
$1,825 $714$330$343—$353——$340
SPARTANBURG HOSPITAL FOR RESTORATIVE CARE
SPARTANBURG
$1,825 ————————
UNION MEDICAL CENTER
UNION
$1,825 $347$336——$359——$346
SPARTANBURG MEDICAL CENTER
SPARTANBURG
$1,825 $714$339$350$336$360——$346
BON SECOURS ST FRANCIS EASTSIDE
GREENVILLE
$2,072 ————————
BON SECOURS ST FRANCIS DOWNTOWN
GREENVILLE
$2,072 ————————
PRISMA HEALTH NORTH GREENVILLE HOSPITAL
TRAVELERS REST
$2,710 ————————
PRISMA HEALTH GREENVILLE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
GREENVILLE
$2,710 ————————
PRISMA HEALTH RICHLAND HOSPITAL
COLUMBIA
$2,710 ————————
PRISMA HEALTH LAURENS COUNTY HOSPITAL
CLINTON
$2,710 ————————
PRISMA HEALTH BAPTIST HOSPITAL
COLUMBIA
$2,710 ————————
PRISMA HEALTH PATEWOOD HOSPITAL
GREENVILLE
$2,710 ————————
PRISMA HEALTH OCONEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
SENECA
$2,710 ————————
PRISMA HEALTH BAPTIST EASLEY HOSPITAL
EASLEY
$2,710 ————————
PRISMA HEALTH BAPTIST PARKRIDGE HOSPITAL
COLUMBIA
$2,710 ————————
PRISMA HEALTH HILLCREST HOSPITAL
SIMPSONVILLE
$2,710 ————————
PRISMA HEALTH TUOMEY HOSPITAL
SUMTER
$2,710 ————————
TIDELANDS WACCAMAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
MURRELLS INLET
$2,800 ————————
TIDELANDS GEORGETOWN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
GEORGETOWN
$2,800 ————————
SHRINERS' HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-GREENVILLE
GREENVILLE
$3,106 $22.00$8.90$322$1,649$553$1,649$85.00—
BON SECOURS ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL
CHARLESTON
$3,372 ————————
ROPER ST FRANCIS BERKELEY HOSPITAL
SUMMERVILLE
$3,372 ————————
ROPER HOSPITAL
CHARLESTON
$3,372 ————————
ROPER ST. FRANCIS MOUNT PLEASANT HOSPITAL
MOUNT PLEASANT
$3,372 ————————
AIKEN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
WASHINGTON
$4,115 ———$7,479—$1,649$8,744—
PIEDMONT MEDICAL CENTER FORT MILL
FORT MILL
$4,851 $368$1,038$1.00$1,649—$1,649——
PIEDMONT MEDICAL CENTER
ROCK HILL
$4,851 ————————
LEXINGTON MEDICAL CENTER
WEST COLUMBIA
$5,220 $843$337$361$357$4,534$405——
HCA HEALTHCARE SUMMERVILLE HOSPITAL
SUMMERVILLE
$7,157 $828$1,315$1,909$4,652——$6,083—
HCA HEALTHCARE TRIDENT HOSPITAL
CHARLESTON
$7,157 $828$1,315$1,909$4,652——$6,083—
HCA HEALTHCARE LIVE OAK MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS
LADSON
$7,157 $828$1,315$1,909$4,652——$6,083—
HCA HEALTHCARE COLLETON HOSPITAL
WALTERBORO
$11,636 $828$1,780$6,737$7,563$7,517—$9,891—
CAROLINA FOREST ER
MYRTLE BEACH
$12,725 $828$1,282$2,020$10,816$2,011—$10,816—
CAROLINA FOREST ER
MYRTLE BEACH
$12,725 $828$1,282$2,020$10,816$2,011—$10,816—
What these prices are. Each figure is the facility’s own published self-pay (cash) price for CPT 72197, filed under the federal price transparency rule (45 CFR Part 180). Hospital facility charges may not include separate physician, anesthesia, or pathology fees. National median for this code: $2,642 across all reporting facilities. Dataset: Q4 2026. Always confirm the final price with the facility before booking.
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That is the median of what the 42 South Carolina hospitals above publish for Mri scan of pelvis before and after contrast — their own figures, filed under federal law. A bill well above them is evidence you can put in writing.

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Medicare reimbursement benchmark

For CPT 72197 in South Carolina, Medicare reimburses about $314 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in South Carolina range from $12.08 to $12,725 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 8.6x what Medicare pays. If a self-pay quote you receive is more than 2-3x the Medicare rate, ask the hospital for the cash-discount price in writing.

Frequently asked questions

How much does mri scan of pelvis before and after contrast cost in South Carolina?
Cash prices for mri scan of pelvis before and after contrast (CPT 72197) in South Carolina range from $12.08 to $12,725, with a median of $2,710. Prices vary widely by hospital.
Where can I find the cheapest mri scan of pelvis before and after contrast in South Carolina?
The cheapest South Carolina hospital published cash price for this procedure is $12.08. Use the table above sorted by cash price to find the lowest-priced facility near you.
Are these the prices I'll pay?
These are the rates hospitals publish. Final price depends on your insurance, deductible, and the specific services billed. Always confirm with the facility and your insurer before any procedure.
Why do prices vary so much between hospitals?
Hospitals set cash prices independently, and insurance contracts negotiate different rates per payer. Two facilities a few miles apart can charge 5-10x different prices for the same procedure.
Where does this data come from?
Federal law (45 CFR § 180) requires hospitals to publish their pricing in a machine-readable file. We aggregate these files and republish in a consumer-friendly format.

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Methodology. Cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates published by each South Carolina facility under federal price transparency rules (45 CFR § 180). CPT code 72197 (Imaging). Data refreshed regularly; verify with the facility before any procedure.