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Carolina Forest ER Pricing Analysis

Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026

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Fairness Grade

F

Most Expensive

Price Multiplier

333x

the federal fair-price benchmark

Procedures Priced

14,847

124 comparable to federal rates

What does this mean for your bill? This hospital charges 333x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive. For example, a procedure the government prices at $100 would cost about $33,300 at this hospital's list price. If you're uninsured or out-of-network, you may be able to negotiate down significantly.

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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital

These are the procedures where Carolina Forest ERcharges the most compared to the federal fair-price benchmark. “They Charge” is what appears on your bill. “Gov. Benchmark” is what the government determines the doctor's work is worth.

Note:This hospital's published data mainly includes major surgical procedures. These charges include the cost of implanted devices (like pacemakers or joint replacements) and facility fees — not just the surgeon's work. The government benchmark shown only reflects the surgeon's fee, so the difference looks larger than it is for these procedures.
ProcedureCodeThey ChargeGov. BenchmarkYou Overpay
Hematopoietic progenitor cell (HPC); HPC boost 38243$174,782$102+$174,681
Allogeneic lymphocyte infusions 38242$174,782$106+$174,676
Hematopoietic progenitor cell (HPC); autologous transplantation 38241$174,782$149+$174,633
Insertion or replacement of temporary transvenous single chamber cardiac electrode or pacemaker catheter (separate procedure) 33210$133,194$141+$133,053
Hematopoietic progenitor cell (HPC); allogeneic transplantation per donor 38240$174,782$202+$174,581
Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator with replacement of pacemaker pulse generator; dual lead system 33228$133,194$315+$132,879

About Carolina Forest ER Pricing

Carolina Forest ER in Myrtle Beach, SC charges 333x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive across 124procedures we could compare. This data comes directly from the hospital's own published price file — they're required by federal law to share it.

What this means for your bill

If you're uninsured, out-of-network, or have a high-deductible plan, these prices directly affect what you pay. If you have in-network insurance, your insurer has likely negotiated much lower rates — but you may still owe a percentage of the hospital's high list price for your coinsurance or deductible.

Can I negotiate?

Yes. Most hospitals will reduce bills when patients present evidence. Our bill checker compares your specific charges to fair-price benchmarks and generates a dispute letter you can send to the billing department.

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