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Rotator Cuff Surgery Cost in South Carolina (2026)

Slightly below the national average · RPP 93.5 · SC

South Carolina Average
$14,025
▼ -6.5% below national
Typical Range
$5,610 – $23,375
National avg: $15,000
Editorial view of South Carolina
Regional Pricing Confidence
86% Confidence Index
The South Carolina Market

What Drives Pricing Here

Three factors explain most of why rotator cuff surgery 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

41 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 ($15,000), South Carolina is a discount market. Often driven by lower overhead or less metro concentration — quality can still be excellent.

State Context

Rotator Cuff Surgery in South Carolina: What to Know

Considering rotator cuff surgery in South Carolina? Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital in Greenville performs approximately 229 procedures annually, while MUSC Medical Center in Charleston handles around 168. Carolina Orthopaedic & Neurosurgical Associates (CONA) offers minimally invasive, mini-open, and traditional open surgery in Spartanburg, Duncan, and Greenville. Roper St. Francis Healthcare was also the first in South Carolina to utilize the advanced Equinoxe® Humeral Replacement Prosthesis for complex cases.

For potential savings, explore Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs), which can offer significantly lower costs compared to hospital outpatient departments. For example, McLeod Health in Florence provides Superior Capsule Reconstruction (SCR) using allograft tissue for complex tears. Verify current pricing directly with providers.

Itemized Breakdown

Estimated Cost Breakdown in South Carolina

South Carolina falls slightly below the national average for rotator cuff surgery costs. Here's the typical cost breakdown.

Facility Fee

OR time and hospital staffing

$2,945 - $5,470

Most significant cost

Surgeon Fee

Expertise and experience level

$2,945 - $5,470

Implants & Supplies

$1,473 - $2,735

Post-Op Care

Recovery and aftercare

$1,473 - $2,735

Anesthesia

Anesthesiologist or CRNA fee

$982 - $1,823

Total Estimated Cost

South Carolina all-in range

$5,610 – $23,375

Financing Options

Many South Carolina clinics partner with CareCredit or Alphaeon. A typical 24-month, 0% APR term on $14,025 looks like:

$584/mo
Est. 24 months · 0% APR promo
  • Soft credit check — no hard pull
  • Instant approval decisions
  • HSA/FSA eligible for qualifying cases

Based on CMS Medicare data and regional price parities. Learn about our methodology →

Ranges adjusted for South Carolina's regional price parity (93.5). See the national percentage breakdown →

Hospital-Level Data

Facility Costs in South Carolina

These South Carolina facilities handle the most rotator cuff surgery cases. The negotiated rate reflects what's actually paid after insurer discounts.

Facility City Negotiated Rate Medicare Volume
Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital Greenville $1,271 $1,004 229
Musc Medical Center Charleston $821 $642 168
Roper Hospital Charleston $1,330 $1,051 166
Musc Health Florence Medical Center Florence $1,224 $963 111
St Francis-Downtown Greenville $1,292 $1,023 98
Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital Murrells Inlet $1,263 $1,004 82
Mcleod Loris Hospital Loris $1,257 $993 78
Spartanburg Medical Center Spartanburg $1,419 $1,118 66
Anmed Health Anderson $1,293 $1,021 63
Bon Secours-St Francis Xavier Hospital Charleston $1,336 $1,060 60
Regional Comparison

Rotator Cuff Surgery Cost in Nearby States

Compared to surrounding states, South Carolina is the most affordable option for rotator cuff surgery.

Georgia
$14,700
+4.8% vs SC
North Carolina
$14,820
+5.7% vs SC
Common Questions

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 rotator cuff surgery cost guide.

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What is the average price of rotator cuff surgery in South Carolina?
In South Carolina, rotator cuff surgery runs about $14,025 on average. Most patients pay between $5,610 and $23,375, with the final price shaped by your choice of surgeon, facility type, and procedure complexity.
Can I use insurance for rotator cuff surgery in South Carolina?
For medically necessary cases, rotator cuff surgery is usually covered. Your out-of-pocket cost in South Carolina will depend on your plan's deductible, copay structure, and whether your provider is in-network. Always get a pre-authorization before the procedure.
When can I return to work after rotator cuff surgery?
Expect 42 to 180 days before you're fully back to normal after rotator cuff surgery. Recovery milestones vary by patient, but most people in South Carolina find they can handle light errands by day 42 and resume exercise around day 180. Your surgeon's post-op protocol will give you a more personalized timeline.
What payment options exist for rotator cuff surgery in South Carolina?
Financing rotator cuff surgery in South Carolina is straightforward. Options include medical credit lines (CareCredit, Alphaeon Credit), your surgeon's in-house installment plan, or HSA/FSA dollars if the procedure has a medical component. Always compare the total cost with interest against a cash-pay discount.
What should I look for in a South Carolina rotator cuff surgery provider?
Focus on three things: the facility's rotator cuff surgery case volume, its accreditation status, and the out-of-pocket cost at your insurance tier. South Carolina has both hospital and outpatient options — outpatient centers typically offer significant savings.
Does South Carolina Medicaid cover rotator cuff surgery?
Medicaid coverage for rotator cuff surgery in South Carolina depends on medical necessity. If your doctor documents that rotator cuff surgery is required for your health, South Carolina Medicaid may cover part or all of the cost. Pre-authorization is typically required. Contact South Carolina's Medicaid office or your managed care plan for specific coverage details.
Is rotator cuff surgery eligible for HSA/FSA funds?
HSA and FSA accounts work for rotator cuff surgery as long as there's medical necessity. Given South Carolina's $14,025 average, pre-tax payment through your health savings account is worth pursuing — the tax benefit alone could cover your follow-up care costs.
Data Sources & References

How we calculate rotator cuff surgery 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.

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