Pulmonary function testing
Bronchial challenge test (methacholine), complete with spirometry, drug and interpretation cost in South Carolina
Bronchial challenge test (methacholine), complete with spirometry, drug and interpretation is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.
Typical cash price
In South Carolina
From 51 hospital and 0 clinic prices in South Carolina.
Nationwide typical: $625 (most listed prices $174–$1,598).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: Hospital chargemasters list 95070, 94070 and J7674 as separate lines. Pulmonology offices may quote one global price.
Cheapest in South Carolina
Total price
Bronchial challenge test (methacholine), complete with spirometry, drug and interpretation
The facility fee + the doctor's fee
How totals are compared
Every total covers the same bundle: the facility fee + the doctor's fee. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.
In South Carolina, from 51 providers. Most listed prices: $181–$1,272.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $57.50
- $85.50
- $114
- $30est. $57.50 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: AnMed Health Piedmont price file · checked Oct 2026 - $47.50est. $85.50 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: AnMed Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - $63est. $114 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Conway Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - MUSC Health Black River Medical CenterBronchial challenge breathing test (methacholine/histamine)Facility fee only$419est. $382 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MUSC Health Black River Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - MUSC Health Main Campus - CharlestonBronchial challenge breathing test (methacholine/histamine)Facility fee only$517est. $458 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MUSC Health Main Campus - Charleston price file · checked Oct 2026 - MUSC Health Orangeburg Medical CenterBronchial challenge breathing test (methacholine/histamine)Facility fee only$517est. $458 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MUSC Health Orangeburg Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Novant Health Coastal Carolina Medical CenterBronchial challenge breathing test (methacholine/histamine)Facility fee only$595
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- Novant Health East Cooper Medical CenterBronchial challenge breathing test (methacholine/histamine)Facility fee only$595
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- Novant Health Hilton Head Medical CenterBronchial challenge breathing test (methacholine/histamine)Facility fee only$595
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- Aiken Regional Medical CentersBronchial challenge breathing test (methacholine/histamine)Facility fee only$726
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Aiken Regional Medical Centers price file · checked Oct 2026 - MUSC Columbia Medical Center DowntownBronchial challenge breathing test (methacholine/histamine)Facility fee only$987
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: MUSC Columbia Medical Center Downtown price file · checked Oct 2026
Common questions
Is the radiologist's read included?
Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.
Do I need a referral?
Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.