Imaging
Chest x-ray (2 views) cost in South Carolina
Chest x-ray (2 views) 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 69 hospital and 1 clinic prices in South Carolina.
Nationwide typical: $241 (most listed prices $83.69–$663).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: Single view is 71045, which is not equivalent.
Cheapest in South Carolina
Total price
Chest x-ray (2 views)
The scan + the radiologist's read
How totals are compared
Every total covers the same bundle: the scan + the radiologist's read. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.
In South Carolina, from 70 providers. Most listed prices: $115–$490.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $44.57
- $70.40
- $70.40
- $12.08Source: AnMed Health price file · checked Oct 2026
- $12.08Source: AnMed Health Piedmont price file · checked Oct 2026
- $21.57est. $44.57 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Conway Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $47.40est. $70.40 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Cherokee Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $47.40est. $70.40 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Pelham Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $47.40est. $70.40 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care price file · checked Oct 2026 - $47.40est. $70.40 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Spartanburg Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $47.40est. $70.40 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Union Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $89.25est. $112 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Allendale County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $91.80est. $115 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Charleston-AMG Specialty Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $110est. $133 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $110est. $133 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
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.