Procedures
CT-guided fine needle biopsy, each additional lesion cost in South Carolina
CT-guided fine needle biopsy, each additional lesion 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 34 hospital and 0 clinic prices in South Carolina.
Nationwide typical: $782 (most listed prices $192–$2,124).
Cheapest in South Carolina
- $115
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: AnMed Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - $115
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: AnMed Health Piedmont price file · checked Oct 2026 - $274
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Conway Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $276
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Georgetown Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $276
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Waccamaw Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $276
The radiologist read is billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: MUSC Columbia Medical Center Downtown price file · checked Oct 2026 - $520
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: MUSC Health Black River Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $621
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Self Regional Healthcare price file · checked Oct 2026 - $720
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: MUSC Health Main Campus - Charleston price file · checked Oct 2026 - $720
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: MUSC Health Orangeburg Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $725
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Abbeville Area Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $806
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
See all prices for CT-guided fine needle biopsy, each additional lesion
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.