Pulmonary Function Test Cost in South Carolina (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay

What does a pulmonary function test cost in South Carolina?

You could pay $108 or $142 for the same pulmonary function test in South Carolina - depending entirely on which facility you choose. The median cash price across 69 reporting hospitals is $124. This data comes directly from hospital price transparency files published under federal law.

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Where pulmonary function test costs vary in South Carolina

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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 (9) report prices above $336, including Regency Hospital Company of South Carolina (Florence) at $976, 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 $130 versus $130 inpatient, 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.

Frequently asked questions: pulmonary function test costs in South Carolina

How much does a pulmonary function test cost in South Carolina?

The typical insurer-negotiated rate is $86, with most facilities between $28 and $101 (based on 61 hospitals reporting negotiated rates). Posted cash prices start at $81, with a median of $124; 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 pulmonary function test in South Carolina?

Based on declared prices, the lowest posted price in our South Carolina data is MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Northeast in Columbia at about $81. By metro, Columbia has the lowest median ($119).

Why is a pulmonary function test so much cheaper at some South Carolina hospitals?

Typical prices vary about 3.6× (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 $124 versus a median negotiated rate of $86 - about 1.4× 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 pulmonary function test 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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