Surgery
Open chest surgery with direct heart massage cost in South Carolina
Open chest surgery with direct heart massage 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 30 hospital and 0 clinic prices in South Carolina.
Nationwide typical: $1,913 (most listed prices $634–$6,551).
Cheapest in South Carolina
- $1,146
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MUSC Health Black River Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,556
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MUSC Health Main Campus - Charleston price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,556
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MUSC Health Orangeburg Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,696
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Beaufort Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,701
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St Francis Downtown price file · checked Nov 2026 - $1,701
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St Francis Eastside price file · checked Nov 2026 - $2,517
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Aiken Regional Medical Centers price file · checked Oct 2026 - $3,940
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cherokee Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $3,940
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Pelham Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $3,940
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Spartanburg Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $5,571
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $5,571
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Prisma Health Baptist Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
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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.