X-ray of Ribs on Side of Body, Minimum of 3 Views Cost in South Carolina
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 42 South Carolina hospitals. CPT 71101. 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 42 of 42 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | UHC | BCBS | Aetna | Humana | Cigna | Molina | MultiPlan | Devoted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANMED HEALTH PIEDMONT PIEDMONT |
$12.08 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ANMED HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER ANDERSON |
$12.08 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CONWAY MEDICAL CENTER SINGLETON RIDGE RD CONWAY |
$39.01 | $11.95 | $11.95 | $11.95 | $11.95 | — | $11.95 | — | $11.95 |
| PELHAM MEDICAL CENTER GREER |
$50.40 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SPARTANBURG HOSPITAL FOR RESTORATIVE CARE SPARTANBURG |
$55.20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| UNION MEDICAL CENTER UNION |
$55.20 | $104 | $83.62 | — | — | $108 | — | — | $104 |
| CHEROKEE MEDICAL CENTER GAFFNEY |
$55.20 | $213 | $83.62 | $103 | — | $106 | — | — | $102 |
| SPARTANBURG MEDICAL CENTER SPARTANBURG |
$55.20 | $213 | $83.62 | $105 | $101 | $108 | — | — | $104 |
| NOVANT HEALTH COASTAL CAROLINA HOSPITAL HARDEEVILLE |
$83.62 | $97.24 | $83.62 | $97.24 | $35.10 | $100 | $35.10 | — | $97.24 |
| NOVANT HEALTH HILTON HEAD MEDICAL CENTER HILTON HEAD ISLAND |
$83.62 | $97.24 | $83.62 | $97.24 | $35.10 | $100 | $35.10 | — | $97.24 |
| NOVANT HEALTH EAST COOPER MEDICAL CENTER MOUNT PLEASANT |
$83.62 | $98.21 | $83.62 | $97.24 | $35.10 | $100 | $35.10 | — | $97.24 |
| NEWBERRY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL NEWBERRY |
$167 | $340 | $104 | $104 | $35.10 | $36.86 | $109 | — | $107 |
| TIDELANDS GEORGETOWN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL GEORGETOWN |
$223 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| TIDELANDS WACCAMAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL MURRELLS INLET |
$223 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BON SECOURS ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL CHARLESTON |
$355 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ROPER HOSPITAL CHARLESTON |
$355 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ROPER ST FRANCIS BERKELEY HOSPITAL SUMMERVILLE |
$355 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ROPER ST. FRANCIS MOUNT PLEASANT HOSPITAL MOUNT PLEASANT |
$355 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SHRINERS' HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-GREENVILLE GREENVILLE |
$407 | $22.00 | $8.90 | $39.32 | $35.10 | $139 | $35.10 | $85.00 | — |
| PRISMA HEALTH PATEWOOD HOSPITAL GREENVILLE |
$440 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PRISMA HEALTH BAPTIST PARKRIDGE HOSPITAL COLUMBIA |
$440 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PRISMA HEALTH GREENVILLE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL GREENVILLE |
$440 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PRISMA HEALTH BAPTIST EASLEY HOSPITAL EASLEY |
$440 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PRISMA HEALTH OCONEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL SENECA |
$440 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PRISMA HEALTH HILLCREST HOSPITAL SIMPSONVILLE |
$440 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PRISMA HEALTH TUOMEY HOSPITAL SUMTER |
$440 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PRISMA HEALTH RICHLAND HOSPITAL COLUMBIA |
$440 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PRISMA HEALTH BAPTIST HOSPITAL COLUMBIA |
$440 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PRISMA HEALTH NORTH GREENVILLE HOSPITAL TRAVELERS REST |
$440 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PRISMA HEALTH LAURENS COUNTY HOSPITAL CLINTON |
$440 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BON SECOURS ST FRANCIS DOWNTOWN GREENVILLE |
$531 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BON SECOURS ST FRANCIS EASTSIDE GREENVILLE |
$531 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| AIKEN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER WASHINGTON |
$640 | — | — | — | $1,164 | — | $35.10 | $1,361 | — |
| LEXINGTON MEDICAL CENTER WEST COLUMBIA |
$662 | $253 | $77.00 | $108 | $107 | $512 | $121 | — | — |
| HCA HEALTHCARE LIVE OAK MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS LADSON |
$846 | $43.52 | $113 | $25.90 | $550 | — | — | $719 | — |
| HCA HEALTHCARE TRIDENT HOSPITAL CHARLESTON |
$846 | $43.52 | $113 | $25.90 | $550 | — | — | $719 | — |
| HCA HEALTHCARE SUMMERVILLE HOSPITAL SUMMERVILLE |
$846 | $43.52 | $113 | $25.90 | $550 | — | — | $719 | — |
| CAROLINA FOREST ER MYRTLE BEACH |
$1,104 | $43.52 | $110 | $25.77 | $938 | $174 | — | $938 | — |
| CAROLINA FOREST ER MYRTLE BEACH |
$1,104 | $43.52 | $110 | $25.77 | $938 | $174 | — | $938 | — |
| PIEDMONT MEDICAL CENTER FORT MILL FORT MILL |
$1,180 | $109 | $35.10 | $1.00 | $35.10 | — | $35.10 | — | — |
| PIEDMONT MEDICAL CENTER ROCK HILL |
$1,180 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| HCA HEALTHCARE COLLETON HOSPITAL WALTERBORO |
$1,190 | $43.52 | $153 | $689 | $774 | $769 | — | $1,012 | — |
That is the median of what the 42 South Carolina hospitals above publish for X-ray of ribs on side of body, 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 71101 in South Carolina, Medicare reimburses about $39.16 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 $1,190 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 11.2x 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 ribs on side of body, minimum of 3 views cost in South Carolina?
- Cash prices for x-ray of ribs on side of body, minimum of 3 views (CPT 71101) in South Carolina range from $12.08 to $1,190, with a median of $440. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest x-ray of ribs on side of body, minimum of 3 views 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.