Hepatitis B antibody test in South Carolina
CPT 86706 · hospital facility charge
Cash prices range from $120 to $187 at the 4 South Carolina hospitals whose price files we have read so far.
South Carolina typical cash price: $153
South Carolina hospitals compared
| Hospital | City | List price | Cash price | Insurers (median) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kershawhealth | Camden | $239 | $120 | $34$24–$108 · 8 plans |
| Musc Medical Center | Charleston | $239 | $120 | $34$24–$108 · 8 plans |
| Roper Hospital | Charleston | $286 | $186 | – |
| Trident Medical Center | Charleston | $187 | $187 | $19$11–$137 · 59 plans |
Common questions
How much does hepatitis B antibody test cost at a hospital in South Carolina?
At 4 South Carolina hospitals that publish a cash price, the typical price for hepatitis B antibody test is $153, and most charge between $120 and $187. The typical rate commercial insurers have negotiated is $34. These are hospital prices; independent clinics, imaging centers and labs often charge less.
Is it cheaper to pay cash or use insurance for hepatitis B antibody test?
At 0 of the 3 hospitals in South Carolina that publish both, the cash price is lower than the typical insurer rate. Remember that with insurance you pay only your share of that rate once your deductible is met, and that cash payments usually don't count toward your deductible.
Which hospital in South Carolina has the lowest cash price for hepatitis B antibody test?
Of the hospitals whose price files we have read, the lowest published cash price is $120 at Kershawhealth. Confirm the price with the hospital before you book.
Does the price include the doctor?
No. These are the hospital's own charges, often called the facility fee. The doctors involved, such as the surgeon, the anesthesiologist or the radiologist who reads a scan, usually send a separate bill.
Before you go
- Ask for an estimate. Hospitals must give uninsured and self-pay patients a written good-faith estimate before planned care.
- Check the network. Confirm that the hospital and the doctors are in your plan's network.
- Ask about financial help. Non-profit hospitals must have a financial assistance policy; many discount or forgive bills by income.
- Get an itemized bill. Compare it with the estimate and question anything you don't recognise.