How many shoppable procedure prices are published for MUSC Health Black River Medical Center?

MUSC Health Black River Medical Center in Cades, SC currently has 123 standardized procedure price records indexed from its public 45 CFR § 180 machine-readable file.

How do MUSC Health Black River Medical Center's commercial prices compare to the fair BaseRate?

Across scored shoppable procedures, MUSC Health Black River Medical Center's median negotiated commercial rate is 1.1× the regionally adjusted fair BaseRate benchmark.

Hospital Profile General Acute Care Hospital Updated: 2026-04-01

MUSC Health Black River Medical Center

3555 N Williamsburg County Hwy, Cades, SC 29518 · 123 Priced Procedures

CMS Overall Rating No CMS Rating

Above Fair Market · Negotiate

1.08×vs. Fair Market Price

Typical commercial prices here are +8% above the fair benchmark (1.08×) even after accounting for local nurse/doctor wages and patient complexity.

78/100 · Corroborated

78/100Self-Pay Cash Beats Insurance 22% of the Time

File Completeness66

Price Logic68

Peer Alignment77

Clean Billing86

Real Cash Discount100

Regional Value Leader

Balances commercial hospital prices against CMS clinical safety, infection control, and patient experience.

Behavioral Pricing FingerprintConsistent Department Multiples

Aligned Regional Benchmark Peer

MUSC Health Black River Medical Center prices shoppable and inpatient services (1.3× to 1.4× Medicare, divergence 1.08×) in alignment with regional hospital peers (1.08× Fair BaseRate). Reviewing plan-specific negotiated rates and cash discounts helps lock in the lowest out-of-pocket tier.

#28 of 52 in SC · 51st State Percentile#1,631 of 3,385 in U.S. · 48th National Percentile

Advantage

Where They're Good (Patient & Payer Edge)

Bottom-quartile procedures (Q25) price at 0.87× the peer BaseRate benchmark
Self-pay cash beats commercial insurance on 22% of shoppable procedures (99/100 Cash Honesty)
CMS clinical safety score (54/100 safety score) with 72% patient recommendation
IRS 501(c)(3) charity care provides free care up to 200% FPL and discounted care up to 400% FPL (25.0% AGB cap)

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Where You Can Get Burned (Markup Traps)

Outpatient surgery & OR suites carry a 1.6× markup over Medicare rates
Captive ER (1.1×) & laboratory (2.3×) services average 1.08× higher multiples than routine shoppable care (1.3×)
Upper-quartile procedures (Q75 1.35×) jump +41% above the median procedure ratio (Q50 0.96×)
Unnegotiated chargemaster list prices average 7.4× Medicare (16¢ true HCRIS cost per $1 gross)

Front-Door ShoppableElective / Imaging

1.3× Medicare

Pre-scheduled outpatient procedures where patients can comparison-shop.

Back-Door Captive & ER1.08× Divergence

1.4× Medicare

Emergency, inpatient DRG, lab, and specialty drug lines billed after admission.

Quantile Tail Spread+41% Upper Tail

Q25 0.87× · Q50 0.96× · Q75 1.35×

Detects median-gaming when upper-quartile codes spike above the p50 median.

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Department & Integrity Multiples (vs. CMS Medicare Cost Anchor) Green ≤1.3× · Teal 1.3–1.8× · Amber 1.8–2.5× · Rose >2.5×

Front-Door Shoppable CareFront-Door Shoppable

1.3× MedicareGood

Outpatient Surgery & ORBack-Door Captive

1.6× MedicareGood

Diagnostic Imaging (CT/MRI)Front-Door Shoppable

1.5× MedicareGood

Back-Door Captive ER VisitsBack-Door Captive

1.1× MedicareGood

Inpatient Lab & PathologyBack-Door Captive

2.3× MedicareFair

Specialty & Infusion Drugs (J-Codes)Back-Door Captive

1.5× MedicareGood

Self-Pay Cash Honesty & 501(r)Integrity & Outcomes

22% Cash Edge · 99/100Good

CMS Clinical Safety & Star ValueIntegrity & Outcomes

3 CMS · 54/100Elevated

Procedure Prices at MUSC Health Black River Medical Center

High-impact clinical procedures (MRIs, surgeries, inpatient stays, visits) are prioritized first. Use the category pills or search bar to filter all 123 published procedures.

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Procedure & Billing Code	Self-Pay Cash	This Hospital	Fair BaseRate	vs. Fair
Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `451`	—	$22,026	$30,775	0.7×
Total hip replacement CPT Code: `27130`	—	$18,200	$13,413	1.4×
Total knee replacement CPT Code: `27447`	—	$14,507	$13,523	1.1×
Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `871`	—	$13,531	$19,087	0.7×
Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `470`	—	$13,529	$19,432	0.7×
Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `322`	—	$12,281	$17,936	0.7×
Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) CPT Code: `47562`	—	$5,890	$6,109	1.0×
Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `392`	—	$5,430	$8,223	0.7×
Breast lump removal CPT Code: `19120`	—	$3,815	$3,875	1.0×
Inguinal hernia repair CPT Code: `49505`	$4,081	$3,363	$3,629	0.9×
Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair CPT Code: `29881`	—	$3,188	$3,372	0.9×
Bunion correction surgery CPT Code: `28296`	—	$3,032	$3,446	0.9×
Cataract surgery with lens implant CPT Code: `66984`	$1,732	$2,168	$2,540	0.9×
Trauma team activation HCPCS Code: `G0390`	$3,886	$1,955	$1,453	1.3×
Sleep study (overnight, in lab) CPT Code: `95810`	$1,545	$1,577	$1,021	1.5×
Colonoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `45380`	—	$1,124	$1,256	0.9×
Colonoscopy (diagnostic) CPT Code: `45378`	—	$874	$981	0.9×
Upper endoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `43239`	—	$858	$987	0.9×
MRI, brain (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70553`	$1,100	$756	$511	1.5×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) CPT Code: `74177`	$1,999	$700	$448	1.6×
Injection procedure for pain management HCPCS Code: `G0260`	—	$688	$855	0.8×
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) CPT Code: `93306`	$856	$625	$583	1.1×
MRI, lower back (no contrast) CPT Code: `72148`	$831	$443	$338	1.3×
Blood transfusion CPT Code: `36430`	$985	$463	$498	0.9×
CT scan, head (with contrast) CPT Code: `70460`	$686	$406	$242	1.7×
CT scan, head (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70470`	$909	$414	$258	1.6×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) CPT Code: `74176`	$1,566	$428	$303	1.4×
MRI, brain (no contrast) CPT Code: `70551`	$676	$430	$343	1.3×
MRI, knee or other leg joint CPT Code: `73721`	$809	$430	$369	1.2×
CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) CPT Code: `72131`	$937	$357	$168	2.1×
CT scan, pelvis CPT Code: `72192`	$828	$326	$163	2.0×
CT scan, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72125`	$652	$326	$169	1.9×
CT scan, chest (no contrast) CPT Code: `71250`	$898	$315	$167	1.9×
Neurobehavioral status check CPT Code: `96116`	—	$337	$231	1.5×
CT scan, head (no contrast) CPT Code: `70450`	$545	$281	$160	1.8×
CT scan, sinuses CPT Code: `70486`	$783	$263	$166	1.6×
Rabies immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90375`	—	$288	$322	0.9×
Psychotherapy session (60 minutes) CPT Code: `90837`	$116	$225	$181	1.2×
Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) CPT Code: `93970`	$510	$226	$272	0.8×
Hepatitis B immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90371`	—	$163	$151	1.1×
Group therapy session CPT Code: `90853`	$140	$135	$100	1.4×
Ultrasound, thyroid and neck CPT Code: `76536`	$353	$144	$132	1.1×
Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) CPT Code: `76700`	$587	$141	$134	1.1×
Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) CPT Code: `76705`	$420	$117	$126	0.9×
Ultrasound, pelvis CPT Code: `76856`	$373	$120	$130	0.9×
Breathing treatment (nebulizer) CPT Code: `94640`	$126	$137	$201	0.7×
X-ray, hip CPT Code: `73502`	$184	$84	$93	0.9×
X-ray, chest (single view) CPT Code: `71045`	$207	$83	$92	0.9×
X-ray, chest (two views) CPT Code: `71046`	$248	$83	$93	0.9×
X-ray, lower back CPT Code: `72110`	$274	$99	$112	0.9×
X-ray, pelvis CPT Code: `72170`	$147	$97	$110	0.9×
Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77066`	$414	$107	$148	0.7×
X-ray, shoulder CPT Code: `73030`	$213	$81	$92	0.9×
X-ray, foot CPT Code: `73630`	$200	$81	$92	0.9×
X-ray, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72040`	$198	$81	$93	0.9×
X-ray, hand CPT Code: `73130`	$178	$81	$93	0.9×
X-ray, ankle CPT Code: `73610`	$198	$81	$93	0.9×
Screening mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77067`	$276	$101	$123	0.8×
Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) CPT Code: `90834`	$103	$103	$166	0.6×
Psychiatric evaluation (first visit) CPT Code: `90791`	$103	$103	$185	0.6×
Family therapy session CPT Code: `90847`	$119	$119	$173	unverified
Speech therapy (language evaluation) CPT Code: `92507`	$154	$83	$86	1.0×
Typhoid vaccine HCPCS Code: `90675`	—	$320	$347	0.9×
Culture, blood CPT Code: `87040`	$184	$184	$11	16.7×
Culture, bacterial CPT Code: `87070`	$140	$140	$9	15.6×
Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel CPT Code: `80053`	$149	$149	$11	13.5×
Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) CPT Code: `82728`	$160	$160	$14	11.4×
MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella) HCPCS Code: `90707`	—	$155	$111	1.4×
Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine HCPCS Code: `90716`	—	$126	$203	0.6×
Hepatitis C antibody test CPT Code: `86803`	$94	$94	$15	6.3×
Drug screening test HCPCS Code: `G0480`	—	$116	$116	1.0×
Blood test, thyroid (TSH) CPT Code: `84443`	$84	$84	$18	4.7×
Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) CPT Code: `85025`	$56	$56	$8	7.0×
Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90715`	—	$80	$56	1.4×
Blood test, vitamin B12 CPT Code: `82607`	$81	$81	$16	unverified
Blood test, lipase CPT Code: `83690`	$41	$41	$7	5.9×
Blood test, calcium CPT Code: `82310`	$24	$24	$5	4.8×
Blood test, liver function panel CPT Code: `80076`	$43	$43	$9	4.8×
Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) CPT Code: `83036`	$41	$41	$10	4.1×
Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) CPT Code: `84153`	$52	$52	$19	2.7×
Blood test, vitamin D CPT Code: `82306`	$48	$61	$31	2.0×
Physical therapy (manual therapy) CPT Code: `97140`	$60	$59	$34	1.7×
Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) CPT Code: `97112`	$52	$65	$38	1.7×
Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) CPT Code: `93005`	$60	$58	$64	0.9×
Pneumococcal vaccine HCPCS Code: `90732`	—	$75	$140	0.5×
Blood test, hemoglobin CPT Code: `85018`	$21	$21	$3	7.0×
Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) CPT Code: `84520`	$24	$24	$4	6.0×
Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) CPT Code: `81001`	$17	$17	$3	5.7×
Blood test, potassium CPT Code: `84132`	$26	$26	$5	5.2×
Blood test, sodium CPT Code: `84295`	$26	$26	$5	5.2×
Blood test, amylase CPT Code: `82150`	$34	$34	$7	4.9×
Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) CPT Code: `85610`	$24	$24	$5	4.8×
Blood test, creatinine (kidney) CPT Code: `82565`	$21	$21	$5	4.2×
Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) CPT Code: `82947`	$15	$15	$4	3.8×
Blood test, magnesium CPT Code: `83735`	$25	$25	$7	3.6×
Blood test, basic metabolic panel CPT Code: `80048`	$45	$24	$9	2.7×
Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) CPT Code: `80061`	$35	$35	$14	2.5×
Prostate cancer screening (blood test) HCPCS Code: `G0103`	$92	$33	$20	1.6×
Speech therapy (group session) CPT Code: `92508`	$82	$34	$27	1.3×
DTaP vaccine (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90700`	—	$48	$39	1.2×
Orthotic fitting and training CPT Code: `97760`	$41	$45	$51	0.9×
Blood test, clotting time (PTT) CPT Code: `85730`	$39	$18	$6	3.0×
Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) CPT Code: `97110`	$52	$41	$35	1.2×
Physical therapy (gait training) CPT Code: `97116`	$52	$36	$33	1.1×
Physical therapy (functional capacity test) CPT Code: `97750`	$56	$39	$38	1.0×
Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) CPT Code: `97530`	$60	$39	$40	1.0×
Colorectal cancer screening (alternative) HCPCS Code: `G0145`	—	$26	$27	1.0×
Prosthetic fitting and training CPT Code: `97761`	$30	$39	$45	0.9×
Occupational therapy (self-care training) CPT Code: `97535`	$52	$32	$38	0.8×
Hepatitis B vaccine HCPCS Code: `90744`	—	$31	$37	0.8×
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) CPT Code: `99214`	$43	$43	$123	0.3×
Flu vaccine (high dose) HCPCS Code: `90656`	—	$13	$25	0.5×
Blood antibody screen CPT Code: `86850`	$69	$23	$46	0.5×
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) CPT Code: `99213`	$43	$43	$87	0.5×
New patient office visit (30-44 min) CPT Code: `99203`	$43	$43	$110	0.4×
Electrical stimulation therapy HCPCS Code: `G0283`	—	$12	$14	0.9×
Hospital observation (per hour) HCPCS Code: `G0378`	$31	$31	$86	0.4×
Diagnostic procedure preparation HCPCS Code: `G0279`	—	$12	$35	0.3×
Flu vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0008`	$12	$12	$48	0.3×
Pneumonia vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0009`	$12	$12	$49	0.2×
Colorectal cancer screening HCPCS Code: `G0010`	$12	$12	$49	0.2×
Psychological testing evaluation CPT Code: `96136`	$16	$16	$128	0.1×
Psychological testing by technician CPT Code: `96138`	$17	$17	$395	0.0×

Showing top 25 high-impact procedures of 123 total

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CMS CCN: 420117

CPT 451

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Fair BaseRate™ $30,775

Medicare Rate $23,504

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Insurer Median $22,026

1. Amount on Your Bill or Quote ($) Pre-filled with MUSC Health Black River Medical Center’s charged/list benchmark

2. Household Annual Income ($) Screened against 2026 HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines

3. Household Size (1–8) 2026 FPL: $15,650 + $5,500 per additional person

Step 1 · 501(r) Charity Care Check 501(r) AGB Cap: $13,200 (274% FPL)

Statutory 501(r) AGB Cap Limits Bill to $13,200

At 274% FPL (201%–400% FPL tier), 26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5) caps FAP-eligible bills at Amounts Generally Billed (25.0% of gross = $13,200).

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Compare Prompt-Pay Cash Rate Against Remaining Deductible

Ask MUSC Health Black River Medical Center's billing desk for their written 45 CFR § 180 discounted self-pay cash price and Good Faith Estimate under the No Surprises Act.

Step 3 · Fair BaseRate Target +$22,087 Above Fair BaseRate

Negotiate Toward $30,775 Fair BaseRate ($23,504 Medicare)

Your bill ($52,862) is $22,087 above the denoised Fair BaseRate ($30,775) and 2.2× the $23,504 Medicare rate.

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IRS Form 990 Schedule H & 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Hospital

Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) & Amounts Generally Billed (AGB)

Free Care Eligibility BenchmarkUp to 200% FPL100% charity write-off income threshold

Discounted Care EligibilityUp to 400% FPLSliding-scale & AGB billing cap tier

Charity Care Share of ExpensesSee Schedule HNet community financial assistance reported

26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5) AGB Benchmark Method: lookback_commercial_median

Hospital-Specific CMS HCRIS Benchmark (25.0% of gross charges)

Under 26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5), a tax-exempt hospital organization may not bill FAP-eligible patients more than Amounts Generally Billed (AGB) to individuals with insurance covering emergency or medically necessary care. Derived from this facility’s reported CMS HCRIS cost-to-charge & insurer allowance filings. Verify your exact Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) determination directly with the billing office.

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Regional Value & Quality Leader

2D regional comparison of commercial negotiated price index against CMS clinical quality composite for MUSC Health Black River Medical Center.

Price Index: 0.99× regional baseline

Quality: 54/100 CMS composite

Median Household Income$43,214U.S. Census ACS

Local Uninsured Share14.7%Regional ACS estimate

200% FPL (1 Person)$31,920Common free-care ceiling

400% FPL (Family of 4)$128,600Common AGB cap ceiling

45 CFR § 180 Primary-Source Lineage & Federal Verification VeriRate 78/100 · Corroborated CMS CCN 420117

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Validated Rate Rows976 (CMS v3.0.0)

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