Implantation Wireless PA Pressure Monitor in South Carolina
What 10 hospitals in South Carolina charged and were paid for implantation wireless pa pressure monitor (APC 5200), from 2024 Medicare claims.
Average charge
$113,598
Hospital list price billed
Average allowed
$25,338
Medicare's payment + patient's share
Medicare paid
$23,706
Average per service
State rank
#7 of 21
1 = lowest average payment
Hospitals in South Carolina billed an average of $113,598 for implantation wireless pa pressure monitor, about 4.5 times the average medicare-allowed amount of $25,338. That payment is 11% below the U.S. average of $28,588.
These are averages for patients with original (fee-for-service) Medicare. Private insurance pays different, negotiated prices, and what you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Use these figures to compare hospitals, not as a quote.
Paid $25,338Billed $113,598
About 22¢ was paid for every $1 hospitals in South Carolina billed for this service.
South Carolina hospitals: implantation wireless pa pressure monitor
Every South Carolina hospital that billed Medicare for this service at least 11 times. Click a column to sort.
| Hospital | Services | Avg charge | Avg allowed | Medicare paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Richland Mem HospColumbia | 20 | $91,454 | $24,906 | $23,274 |
| Greenville Memorial HospitalGreenville | 17 | $86,810 | $25,001 | $23,369 |
| Self Regional HealthcareGreenwood | 11 | $195,261 | $26,646 | $25,012 |
| Piedmont Healthcare SystemRock Hill | – | – | – | – |
| MUSC Medical CenterCharleston | – | – | – | – |
| MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center DowntownColumbia | – | – | – | – |
| Anmed HealthAnderson | – | – | – | – |
| Lexington Medical CenterWest Columbia | – | – | – | – |
| Trident Medical CenterCharleston | – | – | – | – |
| Roper HospitalCharleston | – | – | – | – |
Lowest and highest allowed amounts in South Carolina
Among hospitals with at least 11 Medicare services. Differences reflect local wage costs, teaching status and how sick patients were, as well as price.
Lowest
| Palmetto Richland Mem HospColumbia, SC | $24,906 |
|---|---|
| Greenville Memorial HospitalGreenville, SC | $25,001 |
| Self Regional HealthcareGreenwood, SC | $26,646 |
Highest
| Self Regional HealthcareGreenwood, SC | $26,646 |
|---|---|
| Greenville Memorial HospitalGreenville, SC | $25,001 |
| Palmetto Richland Mem HospColumbia, SC | $24,906 |
Implantation Wireless PA Pressure Monitor in other states
Questions
How much does implantation wireless pa pressure monitor cost in South Carolina?
In 2024 Medicare data, implantation wireless pa pressure monitor (APC 5200) at 10 hospitals in South Carolina was billed at $113,598 on average, while the average medicare-allowed amount was $25,338, of which Medicare paid $23,706. Your own cost depends on your insurance, deductible and the hospital.
Why are hospital charges so much higher than payments?
Charges are a hospital's list prices. Medicare pays fixed rates set in advance, and private insurers negotiate their own discounts, so almost nobody pays the full charge. For this service in South Carolina, average charges were 4.5 times the average payment. Uninsured patients can ask the hospital about its financial assistance (charity care) policy and cash prices.
Source: CMS, Medicare Outpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service, 2024. The allowed amount is Medicare's payment plus the patient's coinsurance. CMS omits hospitals with fewer than 11 services for privacy. About the data.