Back Problems (without major complications) cost in Columbia, SC
MS-DRG 552 · 2 hospitals in Columbia
Charges here run from $32,947 to $45,021 — a difference of $12,074 for the same coded procedure, in the same city.
The typical South Carolina hospital charges $36,814.
Hospitals in Columbia, cheapest first
| Hospital | Charged | Actually paid | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
|
C
Prisma Health Baptist
Columbia, SC |
$32,947 11% below the state average | $12,499 | 11 |
|
D
Prisma Health Richland Hospital
Columbia, SC |
$45,021 22% above the state average | $10,660 | 36 |
These are the averages each hospital reported to Medicare, not a quote for you. Before treatment, ask each hospital for a written good-faith estimate — you are entitled to one if you are uninsured or paying yourself.