Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm or Less Cost in South Carolina
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 34 South Carolina hospitals. CPT 11042. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
Hospital comparison — South Carolina
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 34 of 34 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | UHC | BCBS | Aetna | Cigna | Humana | Devoted | Molina | Centene |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANMED HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER ANDERSON |
$12.08 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ANMED HEALTH PIEDMONT PIEDMONT |
$12.08 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| NEWBERRY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL NEWBERRY |
$66.23 | $135 | $104 | $121 | $79.00 | $115 | $415 | $423 | $423 |
| CONWAY MEDICAL CENTER SINGLETON RIDGE RD CONWAY |
$87.00 | $56.19 | $56.19 | $56.19 | — | $56.19 | $56.19 | $56.19 | $56.19 |
| PELHAM MEDICAL CENTER GREER |
$93.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LEXINGTON MEDICAL CENTER WEST COLUMBIA |
$361 | $982 | $393 | $420 | $15,483 | $417 | — | $472 | $707 |
| NOVANT HEALTH COASTAL CAROLINA HOSPITAL HARDEEVILLE |
$520 | $378 | $473 | $378 | $389 | $378 | $378 | $386 | — |
| NOVANT HEALTH HILTON HEAD MEDICAL CENTER HILTON HEAD ISLAND |
$520 | $378 | $520 | $378 | $389 | $378 | $378 | $386 | — |
| NOVANT HEALTH EAST COOPER MEDICAL CENTER MOUNT PLEASANT |
$520 | $382 | $466 | $378 | $389 | $378 | $378 | $386 | — |
| TIDELANDS WACCAMAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL MURRELLS INLET |
$644 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| TIDELANDS GEORGETOWN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL GEORGETOWN |
$644 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CHEROKEE MEDICAL CENTER GAFFNEY |
$671 | $1,168 | $384 | $400 | $411 | — | $396 | — | — |
| UNION MEDICAL CENTER UNION |
$671 | $405 | $391 | — | $418 | — | $403 | — | — |
| SPARTANBURG MEDICAL CENTER SPARTANBURG |
$671 | $1,168 | $395 | $408 | $419 | $392 | $404 | — | — |
| ROPER HOSPITAL CHARLESTON |
$811 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ROPER ST. FRANCIS MOUNT PLEASANT HOSPITAL MOUNT PLEASANT |
$811 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BON SECOURS ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL CHARLESTON |
$811 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ROPER ST FRANCIS BERKELEY HOSPITAL SUMMERVILLE |
$811 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SPARTANBURG HOSPITAL FOR RESTORATIVE CARE SPARTANBURG |
$821 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PRISMA HEALTH NORTH GREENVILLE HOSPITAL TRAVELERS REST |
$852 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PRISMA HEALTH PATEWOOD HOSPITAL GREENVILLE |
$852 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PRISMA HEALTH RICHLAND HOSPITAL COLUMBIA |
$852 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PRISMA HEALTH LAURENS COUNTY HOSPITAL CLINTON |
$852 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PRISMA HEALTH OCONEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL SENECA |
$852 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PRISMA HEALTH BAPTIST EASLEY HOSPITAL EASLEY |
$852 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PRISMA HEALTH TUOMEY HOSPITAL SUMTER |
$852 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PRISMA HEALTH GREENVILLE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL GREENVILLE |
$852 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PRISMA HEALTH BAPTIST HOSPITAL COLUMBIA |
$852 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PRISMA HEALTH HILLCREST HOSPITAL SIMPSONVILLE |
$852 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PRISMA HEALTH BAPTIST PARKRIDGE HOSPITAL COLUMBIA |
$852 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| AIKEN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER WASHINGTON |
$1,416 | — | — | — | — | $2,574 | — | $1,339 | $1,339 |
| BON SECOURS ST FRANCIS EASTSIDE GREENVILLE |
$1,478 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SHRINERS' HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-GREENVILLE GREENVILLE |
$1,780 | $22.00 | $8.90 | $75.00 | $50.00 | $1,339 | — | $1,339 | $21.68 |
| BON SECOURS ST FRANCIS DOWNTOWN GREENVILLE |
$4,066 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
That is the median of what the 34 South Carolina hospitals above publish for Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less — 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 11042 in South Carolina, Medicare reimburses about $125 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 $4,066 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 6.5x 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 removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less cost in South Carolina?
- Cash prices for removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less (CPT 11042) in South Carolina range from $12.08 to $4,066, with a median of $811. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less 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.