New patient visit, 15 min cost in Columbia, SC — inpatient
In Columbia, SC, 3 hospitals list a cash price for new patient office visit, straightforward problem or 15+ minutes as an inpatient: from $130.00 to $161.00, with a median of $130.00. The lowest listed price is at MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Northeast and 1 other hospital. Across South Carolina, the median is $183.45 at 18 hospitals.
Cash prices at 3 facilities across 2 cities for code 99202, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Where each hospital's price falls
Each dot is one hospital's cash price on a scale from the lowest to the highest in Columbia, SC.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Northeast lowest Columbia, SC HB MEDICAL VISIT NEW LEVEL 2 | $130.00 | $260.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown lowest Columbia, SC · (803) 256-5300 HB MEDICAL VISIT NEW LEVEL 2 | $130.00 | $260.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Kershaw Medical Center Camden, SC · (803) 432-4311 HB MEDICAL VISIT NEW LEVEL 2 | $161.00 | $322.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $130.00, median $130.00, highest $161.00 — a 1.2× difference within the same market.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 3 facilities here, median $130.00 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
This is the shortest office or outpatient visit for a new patient, with straightforward decision making or at least 15 minutes of total clinician time on the visit date. It is used for simple problems, such as a minor rash or a single uncomplicated question.
What the price covers
The price covers the clinician's visit. Lab tests, X-rays, procedures and any hospital facility fee at a hospital-owned clinic are billed separately.