Surgery
Glaucoma drainage device insertion, without external reservoir cost in South Carolina
Glaucoma drainage device insertion, without external reservoir 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 6 hospital and 0 clinic prices in South Carolina.
Nationwide typical: $5,160 (most listed prices $1,617–$10,633).
Cheapest in South Carolina
- MUSC Health Black River Medical CenterGlaucoma drainage device insertion, without external reservoirFacility fee only$3,388
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MUSC Health Black River Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - MUSC Health Main Campus - CharlestonGlaucoma drainage device insertion, without external reservoirFacility fee only$5,020
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MUSC Health Main Campus - Charleston price file · checked Oct 2026 - MUSC Health Orangeburg Medical CenterGlaucoma drainage device insertion, without external reservoirFacility fee only$5,020
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MUSC Health Orangeburg Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Novant Health Coastal Carolina Medical CenterGlaucoma drainage device insertion, without external reservoirFacility fee only$8,717
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- Novant Health East Cooper Medical CenterGlaucoma drainage device insertion, without external reservoirFacility fee only$8,717
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- Novant Health Hilton Head Medical CenterGlaucoma drainage device insertion, without external reservoirFacility fee only$8,717
Doctor fees are billed separately.
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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.