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D&C (Dilation and Curettage) Cost in South Carolina (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay

What does a d&c (dilation and curettage) cost in South Carolina?

The same d&c (dilation and curettage) in South Carolina might cost you $2,897 at one facility and $4,840 at another - the building you walk into drives the difference. The median cash price across 40 reporting hospitals is $3,120. These figures come straight from hospital price transparency files published under federal law.

Three low-priced facilities in South Carolina, from hospital price files

  • HCA Healthcare Colleton Hospital · Walterboro, SC $1,019
  • HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital · Moncks Corner, SC $1,019
  • HCA Healthcare Summerville Hospital · Summerville, SC $1,019

All 40 facilities are listed below, free.

Where d&c (dilation and curettage) costs vary in South Carolina

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Cheapest D&C (Dilation and Curettage) Providers in South Carolina

Based on declared cash/self-pay prices from CMS hospital price transparency files.

# Facility City Price vs median ($3,120)
1 HCA Healthcare Colleton Hospital Walterboro, SC $1,019 $2,101 below
2 HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital Moncks Corner, SC $1,019 $2,101 below
3 HCA Healthcare Summerville Hospital Summerville, SC $1,019 $2,101 below
4 HCA Healthcare Live Oak Mental Health and Wellness Ladson, SC $1,019 $2,101 below
5 GRAND STRAND MEDICAL CENTER Little River, SC $1,019 $2,101 below
6 AnMed Health Anderson, SC $1,256 $1,864 below
7 MUSC Medical Center Charleston, SC $2,117 $1,003 below
8 Kershaw Medical Center Camden, SC $2,131 $989 below

Prices are declared self-pay rates. Contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.

Before you book: three questions that change the price

  1. Is this the self-pay price, and does it include the doctor, anesthesia and any lab or pathology? Those are often billed separately.
  2. Can you give me the price in writing, with the billing codes it covers?
  3. What happens to the price if something extra is needed during the procedure?

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Quick take

  • HCA Healthcare Colleton Hospital is the lowest-cost option at $1,019 - $2,101 below the median posted price ($3,120), just by choosing where you go.
  • Ask for the cash price if your deductible isn't met - the median cash price here is $3,120, and it's often lower than what insurance pays before your deductible is satisfied.
  • Ask whether this procedure can be done at a freestanding ambulatory surgical center - they're typically 30-60% cheaper than a hospital for identical care, and most aren't in this hospital-only dataset.

How where you go changes what you pay for d&c (dilation and curettage)

The same d&c (dilation and curettage) bundles different services depending on the setting - facility fee, surgeon fee, and anesthesia each arrive as separate bills. Estimated ranges below reflect the typical full bundled cost, including all expected charges.

Hospital Outpatient
$544–$15,559
  • Facility fee $197–$14,635
  • Professional fee $347–$924

Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers

Hospital Inpatient
$1,603–$5,824
  • Facility fee $1,256–$4,900
  • Professional fee $347–$924

Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers

Prisma Health (formed from Palmetto Health and Greenville Health System) and Roper St. Francis are the two largest health systems, anchoring the Midlands and Lowcountry respectively. South Carolina's delayed Medicaid expansion maintained a higher uninsured population for years, influencing charity care structures and cash price policies at many facilities.

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Why prices vary - and what it means for your coverage

A small number of hospitals (7) report prices above $8,002, including ROPER HOSPITAL INC at $14,635, which drives most of the overall spread - excluding them, most facilities cluster in a much tighter band. Setting matters too: the median outpatient price is $3,116 versus $4,840 inpatient (about 1.6× more), so where a procedure happens often matters more than which hospital you pick.

On top of the facility price, your actual bill depends on your deductible, your out-of-pocket maximum, and whether every provider involved - not just the facility - is in-network.

Your situation Estimated out-of-pocket
Deductible not yet met ~$3,120
Deductible met - 20% coinsurance ~$624
Out-of-network provider $6,864+

Frequently asked questions: d&c (dilation and curettage) costs in South Carolina

How much does a d&c (dilation and curettage) cost in South Carolina?

The typical insurer-negotiated rate is $2,124, with most facilities between $1,019 and $2,938 (based on 40 hospitals reporting negotiated rates). Posted cash prices start at $1,019, with a median of $3,120; outlier facilities are left out. What you pay depends on the facility, your insurance, and whether you have met your deductible.

Where is the cheapest place to get a d&c (dilation and curettage) in South Carolina?

Based on declared prices, the lowest posted price in our South Carolina data is HCA Healthcare Colleton Hospital in Walterboro at about $1,019. By metro, Columbia has the lowest median ($2,881). Freestanding ambulatory surgery centers are often cheaper still and may not appear in hospital price data - ask your doctor whether one is an option.

Why is a d&c (dilation and curettage) so much cheaper at some South Carolina hospitals?

Typical prices vary about 2.9× (25th to 70th percentile of negotiated rates) because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In South Carolina, the median cash (self-pay) price is $3,120 versus a median negotiated rate of $2,124 - about 1.5× higher. Asking for the cash price as well as your insurer's negotiated rate is often the single biggest lever on what you pay.

How much will I actually pay out of pocket for a d&c (dilation and curettage) in South Carolina?

Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, coinsurance, out-of-pocket maximum, and whether the facility is in-network - not just the sticker price. If you have not met your deductible, you will typically pay the negotiated rate in full until you do. Use the CostKits cost forecaster to estimate your specific out-of-pocket amount before you go.

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About the Author

John Caruso, FSA, MAAA

Healthcare actuary with 20+ years of experience in insurance pricing, medical billing systems, and healthcare cost analytics.

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Published October 29, 2026 · Updated October 29, 2026

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