Heart Bypass Surgery (CABG) Cost in South Carolina (2026)
Slightly below the national average · RPP 93.5 · SC
What Drives Pricing Here
Three factors explain most of why heart bypass surgery (cabg) costs what it does in South Carolina.
Regional Price Parity
South Carolina's cost-of-living index sits at 93.5 — meaningfully below the national benchmark (100). This directly scales facility and staffing overhead, which flow through to every procedure price.
Specialist Availability
34 facilities perform this procedure in South Carolina — competition keeps pricing honest and gives you real leverage to shop quotes.
Vs. National Benchmark
At -6.5% below the national average ($120,000), South Carolina is a discount market. Often driven by lower overhead or less metro concentration — quality can still be excellent.
Heart Bypass Surgery (CABG) in South Carolina: What to Know
South Carolina offers excellent options for Heart Bypass Surgery (CABG). MUSC Health in Charleston, recognized as "High Performing" by U.S. News & World Report, is the state's only academic medical center, providing every heart surgery with strong outcomes. Additionally, Trident Medical Center in Charleston was named a "50 Top Cardiovascular Hospital" for its high patient outcomes. For minimally invasive options, Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill utilizes endoscopic vein harvesting, potentially leading to quicker recovery.
While South Carolina's average CABG cost is lower than the national average, exploring options can further reduce expenses. Consider facilities like Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, offering advanced care. Although South Carolina has been restrictive regarding cardiovascular procedures in Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs), this may change, potentially offering more affordable alternatives in the future. Verify current pricing directly with providers.
Estimated Cost Breakdown in South Carolina
South Carolina falls slightly below the national average for heart bypass surgery (cabg) costs. Here's the typical cost breakdown.
Hospital Stay
Per-night inpatient cost
Most significant cost
Surgeon Fee
Expertise and experience level
Implants & Supplies
Operating Room
OR and equipment time
Anesthesia
Anesthesiologist or CRNA fee
Post-Op Care
Recovery and aftercare
Total Estimated Cost
South Carolina all-in range
Financing Options
Many South Carolina clinics partner with CareCredit or Alphaeon. A typical 24-month, 0% APR term on $112,200 looks like:
- Soft credit check — no hard pull
- Instant approval decisions
- HSA/FSA eligible for qualifying cases
Cost estimates are adjusted for regional pricing. See how we calculate state-level costs →
Ranges adjusted for South Carolina's regional price parity (93.5). See the national percentage breakdown →
Facility Costs in South Carolina
Below are the top facilities performing heart bypass surgery (cabg) in South Carolina, ranked by volume. Rates shown are negotiated amounts from CMS Medicare data.
| Facility | City | Negotiated Rate | Medicare | Volume |
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| Lexington Medical Center | West Columbia | $27,546 | $24,697 | 44 |
| Musc Medical Center | Charleston | $44,963 | $31,839 | 43 |
| Grand Strand Regional Medical Center | Myrtle Beach | $27,700 | $24,829 | 39 |
| Spartanburg Medical Center | Spartanburg | $48,638 | $38,483 | 37 |
| Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown | Columbia | $32,106 | $20,493 | 37 |
| Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital | Greenville | $44,848 | $40,977 | 37 |
| St Francis-Downtown | Greenville | $28,374 | $21,491 | 36 |
| Roper Hospital | Charleston | $26,549 | $22,940 | 35 |
| Lexington Medical Center | West Columbia | $38,803 | $28,114 | 34 |
| Roper Hospital | Charleston | $34,046 | $27,957 | 34 |
Heart Bypass Surgery (CABG) Cost in Nearby States
Compared to surrounding states, South Carolina is the most affordable option for heart bypass surgery (cabg).
Expert Answers for South Carolina Patients
Local regulations, insurance nuance, and surgical standards specific to South Carolina.
Compare South Carolina with any other state
See national pricing, all 50 state comparisons, and detailed cost factors in the main heart bypass surgery (cabg) cost guide.
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How we calculate heart bypass surgery (cabg) costs in South Carolina
Cost estimates combine procedure-specific pricing data with regional cost-of-living and provider-supply adjustments. Primary sources:
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Hospital pricing transparency files — CMS-required machine-readable data published by hospitals under the CMS Hospital Price Transparency rule (effective January 2021). Provides actual negotiated rates between hospitals and insurers.
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HCUP (Healthcare Cost & Utilization Project) — AHRQ's HCUP databases provide nationally-representative procedure cost data by state, payer, and patient demographics.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics — Healthcare Practitioner Occupational Wages — BLS OEWS data on surgeon, anesthesiologist, and surgical staff wages by state, used to model regional labor-cost differences in procedure pricing.
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BEA Regional Price Parities (RPP) — U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis state-level price-level indices, used to adjust national procedure averages for South Carolina's cost-of-living relative to the national mean.
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FAIR Health Consumer Cost Lookup — the FAIR Health database aggregates billed and allowed amounts from over 36 billion claim records, providing a check on procedure-cost ranges by ZIP code.
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Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data — CMS public-use files on Medicare-allowed amounts and submitted charges by HCPCS/CPT code and state, used as a baseline for procedure-cost ranges.
Estimates are illustrative and reflect typical pricing ranges; actual costs depend on insurance coverage, surgical complexity, anesthesia type, hospital vs. ambulatory setting, and individual patient factors. Always confirm pricing directly with providers and your insurance carrier. See our methodology page for full calculation details.