Cost of a C-Section Visit
in South Carolina
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
South Carolina's maternal health landscape includes over 1,000 active C-Section providers serving communities from the Lowcountry to the Upstate, with negotiated insurance rates typically ranging from $1,652 to $4,450 for delivery procedures. The median cost for C-Section services in South Carolina runs approximately $2,463, reflecting the state's position roughly 27% below national averages. Patients across South Carolina can browse all available providers to compare costs and find in-network options that fit their insurance coverage and budget.
Average
$2,855
Median
$2,463
Lowest
$1,652
Highest
$4,450
Providers
1,037
24% below national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does c-section compare to related procedures in South Carolina?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaginal Delivery Routine obstetric care including vaginal delivery | 59400 | $80 | $2,198 | $4,008 | 1,310 |
Important: These are cost estimates only — not a quote and not medical advice.
The prices on this page are self-pay rates, drawn from federal Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files (CPT 59510 — Routine obstetric care including cesarean delivery). They represent what a patient might pay without insurance.
Your actual cost depends on: your specific insurance plan, your remaining deductible, your coinsurance percentage, whether you have met your out-of-pocket maximum, whether the facility and provider are both in-network, and any separate anesthesia or implant fees billed independently.
This page does not constitute medical advice. Whether you need this procedure, and which approach is right for you, is a decision to make with a licensed healthcare provider.
Where this data comes from & what CPT 59510 covers
Data source: Cost figures are derived from UnitedHealthcare Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files for CPT code 59510 (Routine obstetric care including cesarean delivery), as mandated by the CMS Price Transparency Rule.
What CPT 59510 covers: the provider's professional fee for c-section. It does not include facility/hospital fees, anesthesia, pre-operative imaging, post-operative care, or any add-on codes billed separately.
How to read this data
Negotiated Rate
The discounted price an insurer has agreed to pay a specific provider. Most insured patients' bills are calculated from this number, not the higher list price hospitals publish separately.
P5, Median, P95
P5 is the rate at the 5th percentile (low end), Median is the middle value, and P95 is the 95th percentile (high end). This range shows how much the same visit can vary between providers.
What this does not tell you
These rates do not tell you what you personally will pay out of pocket. That depends on your specific plan, how much of your deductible you have already met, your coinsurance rate, and whether the provider is in your network. Call your insurer's member line to get your exact estimate.
Why C-Section Visit Costs Vary Across South Carolina
South Carolina's C-Section costs run approximately 27% below national averages, reflecting the state's lower overall healthcare spending and moderate cost of living compared to coastal regions. The Palmetto State's mix of urban medical centers and rural community hospitals creates significant geographic variation in delivery pricing and access patterns.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville metropolitan areas concentrate most of South Carolina's high-volume obstetric services, while rural counties often require patients to travel 30-60 minutes for delivery at hospitals with 24/7 cesarean capabilities. This geographic disparity affects both access and pricing, with rural facilities sometimes offering lower base rates but urban centers providing more competitive insurance negotiations.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Major health systems like Prisma Health, MUSC Health, and Bon Secours dominate South Carolina's delivery market, with their hospital-based maternity units typically commanding higher rates than independent community hospitals. Birthing center options remain limited compared to neighboring states, concentrating most C-Section deliveries within traditional hospital settings with higher overhead structures.
Insurance Market Competition in South Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina maintains significant market share alongside national carriers like UnitedHealthcare and Aetna, creating moderate competition that helps contain negotiated rates for obstetric services. The state's regulatory environment allows reasonable insurer flexibility in network design, though rural counties sometimes face limited in-network options for delivery services.
Physician Supply and Demand in South Carolina
With over 1,000 active C-Section providers serving the state's 5.2 million residents, South Carolina maintains adequate obstetric capacity in most regions, though some rural counties experience periodic shortages. This supply balance helps moderate pricing pressures while maintaining reasonable access, though patients in remote areas may still face limited choice in delivery providers.
Jayant Panwar
CEO, Momentary Labs · San Francisco, CA
Jayant has analyzed healthcare pricing data from CMS Transparency in Coverage files since 2022, covering more than 50 million negotiated rate records across all 50 states. His work focuses on making insurer machine-readable files accessible to patients and researchers.
The cost figures on this page reflect his ongoing work to make this data accessible to patients.
Frequently Asked Questions — C-Section Costs in South Carolina
What is the average cost of a C-Section visit in South Carolina without insurance?
Does South Carolina Medicaid cover C-Section visits?
How do I find an affordable C-Section near me in South Carolina?
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Can I use an HSA or FSA to pay for a C-Section visit in South Carolina?
How does telemedicine affect the cost of seeing a C-Section in South Carolina?
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Average Visit Cost
Office visit (CPT 59510)
Compare With Other States
| Rank | State | Average↓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kentucky Range: $2,043 – $19,329 | $13,567 |
| 2 | West Virginia Range: $2,199 – $19,329 | $8,244 |
| 3 | Wisconsin Range: $73 – $18,189 | $7,236 |
| 4 | Iowa Range: $85 – $12,254 | $5,786 |
| 5 | Minnesota Range: $90 – $12,428 | $5,136 |
| 6 | Alaska Range: $98 – $11,867 | $5,001 |
| 7 | Nebraska Range: $2,560 – $6,114 | $4,565 |
| 8 | New York Range: $2,228 – $7,603 | $4,543 |
| 9 | Massachusetts Range: $2,111 – $7,609 | $4,495 |
| 10 | Georgia Range: $1,846 – $7,945 | $4,411 |
| 11 | Wyoming Range: $2,474 – $6,748 | $4,393 |
| 12 | Maine Range: $2,875 – $5,140 | $4,261 |
| 13 | New Hampshire Range: $2,156 – $5,919 | $4,190 |
| 14 | Washington Range: $2,480 – $6,440 | $4,088 |
| 15 | Rhode Island Range: $1,996 – $5,919 | $3,929 |
| 16 | Connecticut Range: $2,007 – $6,163 | $3,864 |
| 17 | South Dakota Range: $1,979 – $6,114 | $3,710 |
| 18 | California Range: $1,979 – $5,068 | $3,697 |
| 19 | District of Columbia Range: $2,100 – $5,187 | $3,684 |
| 20 | New Mexico Range: $2,093 – $5,520 | $3,679 |
| 21 | Vermont Range: $2,280 – $5,532 | $3,612 |
| 22 | Colorado Range: $1,979 – $5,427 | $3,602 |
| 23 | Hawaii Range: $2,156 – $5,068 | $3,508 |
| 24 | Pennsylvania Range: $1,743 – $5,806 | $3,501 |
| 25 | New Jersey Range: $1,847 – $5,806 | $3,468 |
| 26 | Idaho Range: $1,979 – $5,262 | $3,443 |
| 27 | Utah Range: $1,250 – $4,802 | $3,232 |
| 28 | Oregon Range: $95 – $6,223 | $3,220 |
| 29 | Delaware Range: $1,985 – $4,794 | $3,163 |
| 30 | North Carolina Range: $1,753 – $4,945 | $3,138 |
| 31 | Indiana Range: $81 – $6,574 | $3,122 |
| 32 | North Dakota Range: $92 – $6,114 | $3,120 |
| 33 | Montana Range: $96 – $6,114 | $3,054 |
| 34 | Maryland Range: $2,100 – $4,565 | $2,988 |
| 35 | Illinois Range: $80 – $6,052 | $2,938 |
| 36 | Arkansas Range: $1,601 – $4,386 | $2,929 |
| 37 | Michigan Range: $1,926 – $4,497 | $2,921 |
| 38 | South Carolina Range: $1,652 – $4,450 | $2,855 |
| 39 | Tennessee Range: $1,874 – $3,931 | $2,787 |
| 40 | Virginia Range: $1,695 – $4,355 | $2,783 |
| 41 | Ohio Range: $1,401 – $4,305 | $2,685 |
| 42 | Louisiana Range: $1,666 – $3,854 | $2,683 |
| 43 | Missouri Range: $1,970 – $3,300 | $2,644 |
| 44 | Arizona Range: $1,875 – $3,966 | $2,607 |
| 45 | Kansas Range: $1,970 – $3,374 | $2,595 |
| 46 | Oklahoma Range: $1,795 – $3,423 | $2,498 |
| 47 | Alabama Range: $1,632 – $3,518 | $2,468 |
| 48 | Texas Range: $90 – $4,541 | $2,460 |
| 49 | Nevada Range: $1,400 – $3,868 | $2,415 |
| 50 | Mississippi Range: $1,789 – $3,249 | $2,402 |
| 51 | Florida Range: $35 – $3,675 | $1,255 |