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Special Gram or Giemsa Stain for Microorganism Cost in South Carolina
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 42 South Carolina hospitals. CPT 87205. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
📊 Median $48.00
📉 Low $14.30
📈 High $250
🏥 42 hospitals
🏛️ 18 with insurance contracts
Hospital comparison — South Carolina
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 42 of 42 hospitals.
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| Hospital | Cash | UHC | BCBS | Molina | Aetna | Cigna | Humana | Devoted | Centene |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROPER HOSPITAL CHARLESTON |
$14.30 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ROPER ST. FRANCIS MOUNT PLEASANT HOSPITAL MOUNT PLEASANT |
$14.30 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BON SECOURS ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL CHARLESTON |
$14.30 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ROPER ST FRANCIS BERKELEY HOSPITAL SUMMERVILLE |
$14.30 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BON SECOURS ST FRANCIS DOWNTOWN GREENVILLE |
$15.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BON SECOURS ST FRANCIS EASTSIDE GREENVILLE |
$15.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| NOVANT HEALTH HILTON HEAD MEDICAL CENTER HILTON HEAD ISLAND |
$16.07 | $4.27 | $16.07 | $4.36 | $4.27 | $4.40 | $4.27 | $4.27 | — |
| NOVANT HEALTH EAST COOPER MEDICAL CENTER MOUNT PLEASANT |
$16.07 | $4.27 | $16.07 | $4.36 | $4.27 | $4.40 | $4.27 | $4.27 | — |
| NOVANT HEALTH COASTAL CAROLINA HOSPITAL HARDEEVILLE |
$16.07 | $4.27 | $16.07 | $4.36 | $4.27 | $4.40 | $4.27 | $4.27 | — |
| PIEDMONT MEDICAL CENTER FORT MILL FORT MILL |
$23.25 | $4.27 | $16.07 | $31.00 | $1.00 | $35.02 | $31.00 | — | $5.31 |
| PIEDMONT MEDICAL CENTER ROCK HILL |
$23.25 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| TIDELANDS GEORGETOWN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL GEORGETOWN |
$34.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| TIDELANDS WACCAMAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL MURRELLS INLET |
$34.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CONWAY MEDICAL CENTER SINGLETON RIDGE RD CONWAY |
$35.00 | $4.27 | $4.27 | $4.27 | $4.27 | — | $4.27 | $4.27 | $4.27 |
| SHRINERS' HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-GREENVILLE GREENVILLE |
$35.10 | $7.77 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $75.00 | $4.63 | $5.50 | — | $2.95 |
| NEWBERRY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL NEWBERRY |
$40.70 | $82.83 | $64.13 | — | $74.47 | $5.78 | $5.50 | — | — |
| PELHAM MEDICAL CENTER GREER |
$43.20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SPARTANBURG MEDICAL CENTER SPARTANBURG |
$48.00 | $5.12 | $4.30 | $7.90 | $4.44 | $4.57 | $4.27 | $4.40 | — |
| CHEROKEE MEDICAL CENTER GAFFNEY |
$48.00 | $5.12 | $4.27 | $7.90 | $4.44 | $4.57 | — | $4.40 | — |
| SPARTANBURG HOSPITAL FOR RESTORATIVE CARE SPARTANBURG |
$48.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| UNION MEDICAL CENTER UNION |
$48.00 | $4.42 | $4.27 | $7.90 | — | $4.57 | — | $4.40 | — |
| ANMED HEALTH PIEDMONT PIEDMONT |
$62.50 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ANMED HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER ANDERSON |
$62.50 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PRISMA HEALTH BAPTIST PARKRIDGE HOSPITAL COLUMBIA |
$75.40 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PRISMA HEALTH GREENVILLE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL GREENVILLE |
$75.40 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PRISMA HEALTH OCONEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL SENECA |
$75.40 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PRISMA HEALTH BAPTIST EASLEY HOSPITAL EASLEY |
$75.40 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PRISMA HEALTH BAPTIST HOSPITAL COLUMBIA |
$75.40 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PRISMA HEALTH LAURENS COUNTY HOSPITAL CLINTON |
$75.40 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PRISMA HEALTH RICHLAND HOSPITAL COLUMBIA |
$75.40 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PRISMA HEALTH NORTH GREENVILLE HOSPITAL TRAVELERS REST |
$75.40 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PRISMA HEALTH PATEWOOD HOSPITAL GREENVILLE |
$75.40 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PRISMA HEALTH HILLCREST HOSPITAL SIMPSONVILLE |
$75.40 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PRISMA HEALTH TUOMEY HOSPITAL SUMTER |
$75.40 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| HCA HEALTHCARE COLLETON HOSPITAL WALTERBORO |
$87.00 | $4.27 | $4.27 | $4.36 | $4.31 | $4.61 | $3.65 | $4.27 | $4.36 |
| AIKEN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER WASHINGTON |
$89.20 | — | — | $5.50 | — | — | $162 | — | $5.50 |
| CAROLINA FOREST ER MYRTLE BEACH |
$130 | $4.27 | $4.27 | $4.36 | $4.31 | $4.61 | $3.65 | $4.27 | $4.36 |
| CAROLINA FOREST ER MYRTLE BEACH |
$130 | $4.27 | $4.27 | $4.36 | $4.31 | $4.61 | $3.65 | $4.27 | $4.36 |
| HCA HEALTHCARE TRIDENT HOSPITAL CHARLESTON |
$139 | $4.27 | $4.27 | $4.36 | $4.31 | $4.61 | $3.65 | $4.27 | $4.36 |
| HCA HEALTHCARE SUMMERVILLE HOSPITAL SUMMERVILLE |
$139 | $4.27 | $4.27 | $4.36 | $4.31 | $4.61 | $3.65 | $4.27 | $4.36 |
| HCA HEALTHCARE LIVE OAK MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS LADSON |
$139 | $4.27 | $4.27 | $4.36 | $4.31 | $4.61 | $3.65 | $4.27 | $4.36 |
| LEXINGTON MEDICAL CENTER WEST COLUMBIA |
$250 | $8.54 | $4.27 | $5.12 | $4.57 | $22.57 | $4.53 | — | $7.69 |
What these prices are. Each figure is the facility’s own published self-pay (cash) price for CPT 87205, 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: $39.60 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 Special gram or giemsa stain for microorganism — their own figures, filed under federal law. A bill well above them is evidence you can put in writing.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does special gram or giemsa stain for microorganism cost in South Carolina?
- Cash prices for special gram or giemsa stain for microorganism (CPT 87205) in South Carolina range from $14.30 to $250, with a median of $48.00. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest special gram or giemsa stain for microorganism in South Carolina?
- The cheapest South Carolina hospital published cash price for this procedure is $14.30. 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 87205 (Labs). Data refreshed regularly; verify with the facility before any procedure.