East Cooper Medical Center Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
F
Most Expensive
172x
the federal fair-price benchmark
19,759
81 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where East Cooper Medical Centercharges 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.
| Procedure | Code | They Charge | Gov. Benchmark | You Overpay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| REMOVAL OF BLOOD CLOT IN HEART ARTERY, ACCESSED THROUGH THE SKIN | 92973 | $39,758 | $82 | +$39,677 |
| INSERTION OF RADIATION DELIVERY DEVICE INTO HEART ARTERY VIA CATHETER | 92974 | $39,758 | $139 | +$39,619 |
| INSERTION OF CATHETER INTO BREAST FOR RADIATION THERAPY CONCURRENT WITH PARTIAL BREAST REMOVAL USING IMAGING GUIDANCE | 19297 | $19,806 | $83 | +$19,723 |
| INSERTION OF STABILIZING OR SEPARATING DEVICE INTO LOWER SPINE AT SECOND LEVEL | 22870 | $23,870 | $101 | +$23,769 |
| DIAGNOSTIC EYE EXAMINATION UNDER GENERAL ANESTHESIA, LIMITED | 92019 | $12,623 | $59 | +$12,564 |
| INCISION OF EXTERNAL URINARY OPENING, INFANT | 53025 | $12,623 | $63 | +$12,560 |
| PARTIAL REMOVAL OF REAR COMPONENT OF SPINE BONE WITH BONE TISSUE ABNORMALITY FROM ADDITIONAL VERTEBRAL SEGMENT OF SPINE | 22103 | $22,552 | $116 | +$22,436 |
| INSERTION OF CATHETER INTO AN ARTERY IN NAVEL, NEWBORN | 36660 | $11,122 | $57 | +$11,065 |
About East Cooper Medical Center Pricing
East Cooper Medical Center in , SC charges 172x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive across 81procedures 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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