X-ray of Elbow, Minimum of 3 Views Cost in South Carolina
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 43 South Carolina hospitals. CPT 73080. 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 43 of 43 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | UHC | BCBS | Aetna | Humana | Cigna | Molina | MultiPlan | Devoted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANMED HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER ANDERSON |
$12.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ANMED HEALTH PIEDMONT PIEDMONT |
$12.08 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CONWAY MEDICAL CENTER SINGLETON RIDGE RD CONWAY |
$25.96 | $7.83 | $7.83 | $7.83 | $7.83 | — | $7.83 | — | $7.83 |
| NOVANT HEALTH COASTAL CAROLINA HOSPITAL HARDEEVILLE |
$62.71 | $80.90 | $62.71 | $80.94 | $29.77 | $83.37 | $29.77 | — | $80.94 |
| NOVANT HEALTH EAST COOPER MEDICAL CENTER MOUNT PLEASANT |
$62.71 | $80.90 | $62.71 | $80.94 | $29.77 | $83.37 | $29.77 | — | $80.94 |
| NOVANT HEALTH HILTON HEAD MEDICAL CENTER HILTON HEAD ISLAND |
$62.71 | $80.90 | $62.71 | $80.94 | $29.77 | $83.37 | $29.77 | — | $80.94 |
| PELHAM MEDICAL CENTER GREER |
$82.80 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CHEROKEE MEDICAL CENTER GAFFNEY |
$91.20 | $176 | $62.71 | $85.57 | — | $88.04 | — | — | $84.75 |
| SPARTANBURG HOSPITAL FOR RESTORATIVE CARE SPARTANBURG |
$91.20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| UNION MEDICAL CENTER UNION |
$91.20 | $86.62 | $62.71 | — | — | $89.55 | — | — | $86.20 |
| SPARTANBURG MEDICAL CENTER SPARTANBURG |
$91.20 | $176 | $62.71 | $87.26 | $83.90 | $89.77 | — | — | $86.42 |
| NEWBERRY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL NEWBERRY |
$145 | $294 | $86.26 | $86.26 | $29.77 | $31.26 | $90.57 | — | $88.85 |
| TIDELANDS WACCAMAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL MURRELLS INLET |
$271 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| TIDELANDS GEORGETOWN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL GEORGETOWN |
$271 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PRISMA HEALTH NORTH GREENVILLE HOSPITAL TRAVELERS REST |
$367 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PRISMA HEALTH GREENVILLE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL GREENVILLE |
$367 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PRISMA HEALTH RICHLAND HOSPITAL COLUMBIA |
$367 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PRISMA HEALTH LAURENS COUNTY HOSPITAL CLINTON |
$367 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PRISMA HEALTH BAPTIST HOSPITAL COLUMBIA |
$367 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PRISMA HEALTH PATEWOOD HOSPITAL GREENVILLE |
$367 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PRISMA HEALTH OCONEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL SENECA |
$367 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PRISMA HEALTH BAPTIST EASLEY HOSPITAL EASLEY |
$367 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PRISMA HEALTH BAPTIST PARKRIDGE HOSPITAL COLUMBIA |
$367 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PRISMA HEALTH HILLCREST HOSPITAL SIMPSONVILLE |
$367 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PRISMA HEALTH TUOMEY HOSPITAL SUMTER |
$367 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SHRINERS' HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-GREENVILLE GREENVILLE |
$407 | $22.00 | $8.90 | $30.52 | $29.77 | $50.00 | $29.77 | $85.00 | — |
| AIKEN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER WASHINGTON |
$415 | — | — | — | $755 | — | $29.77 | $882 | — |
| BON SECOURS ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL CHARLESTON |
$429 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ROPER ST FRANCIS BERKELEY HOSPITAL SUMMERVILLE |
$429 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ROPER HOSPITAL CHARLESTON |
$429 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ROPER ST. FRANCIS MOUNT PLEASANT HOSPITAL MOUNT PLEASANT |
$429 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BON SECOURS ST FRANCIS EASTSIDE GREENVILLE |
$444 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BON SECOURS ST FRANCIS DOWNTOWN GREENVILLE |
$444 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MIDLANDS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL SUMTER |
$488 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LEXINGTON MEDICAL CENTER WEST COLUMBIA |
$567 | $210 | $69.68 | $90.01 | $89.17 | $272 | $101 | — | — |
| HCA HEALTHCARE SUMMERVILLE HOSPITAL SUMMERVILLE |
$887 | $36.91 | $113 | $16.96 | $577 | — | — | $754 | — |
| HCA HEALTHCARE TRIDENT HOSPITAL CHARLESTON |
$887 | $36.91 | $113 | $16.96 | $577 | — | — | $754 | — |
| HCA HEALTHCARE LIVE OAK MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS LADSON |
$887 | $36.91 | $113 | $16.96 | $577 | — | — | $754 | — |
| HCA HEALTHCARE COLLETON HOSPITAL WALTERBORO |
$981 | $36.91 | $153 | $568 | $638 | $634 | — | $834 | — |
| PIEDMONT MEDICAL CENTER FORT MILL FORT MILL |
$1,006 | $80.90 | $29.77 | $1.00 | $29.77 | — | $29.77 | — | — |
| PIEDMONT MEDICAL CENTER ROCK HILL |
$1,006 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CAROLINA FOREST ER MYRTLE BEACH |
$1,104 | $36.91 | $110 | $16.87 | $938 | $174 | — | $938 | — |
| CAROLINA FOREST ER MYRTLE BEACH |
$1,104 | $36.91 | $110 | $16.87 | $938 | $174 | — | $938 | — |
That is the median of what the 43 South Carolina hospitals above publish for X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views — 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 73080 in South Carolina, Medicare reimburses about $30.94 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in South Carolina range from $12.00 to $1,104 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 11.8x 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 x-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views cost in South Carolina?
- Cash prices for x-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views (CPT 73080) in South Carolina range from $12.00 to $1,104, with a median of $367. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest x-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views in South Carolina?
- The cheapest South Carolina hospital published cash price for this procedure is $12.00. 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.