Procedures
Drainage of peritonsillar (tonsil) abscess cost in South Carolina
Drainage of peritonsillar (tonsil) abscess usually involves several bills: the facility, the doctor or surgeon, and often anesthesia. Some surgery centers and cash-pay programs quote one bundled price for everything.
Typical cash price
In South Carolina
From 51 hospital and 0 clinic prices in South Carolina.
Nationwide typical: $431 (most listed prices $178–$1,479).
Cheapest in South Carolina
- $192
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Beaufort Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $225
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Conway Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $249
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Bon Secours St Francis Hospital price file · checked Sep 2026 - $249
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Roper Hospital price file · checked Sep 2026 - $249
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Roper St Francis Berkeley Hospital price file · checked Sep 2026 - $249
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Roper St Francis Mt Pleasant price file · checked Sep 2026 - $278
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MUSC Health Black River Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $290
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Georgetown Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $290
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Waccamaw Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $335
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Aiken Regional Medical Centers price file · checked Oct 2026 - $340
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MUSC Health Marion Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $346
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MUSC Health Chester Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
See all prices for Drainage of peritonsillar (tonsil) abscess
Common questions
What does a bundled price include?
A bundled (all-in) price usually covers the facility, the surgeon and anesthesia for the procedure itself. Pre-op tests, implants, pathology and follow-up visits are sometimes extra. Ask for a written Good Faith Estimate.
Do I need a referral?
You usually need a consultation with the surgeon or specialist first. Ask whether the consultation is included in the cash price.
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.