Prices at 6 hospitals in Charlotte, NC, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $4,079 — about the US median ($4,041), roughly 17.3× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte, NC | $4,079 | $2,945 | ★ 3/5 | 160 min | — |
| Carolinas Medical Center/behav Health | Charlotte, NC | $4,079 | $3,145 | ★ 4/5 | 196 min | — |
| Atrium Health University City | Charlotte, NC | $4,079 | $3,120 | ★ 3/5 | 148 min | — |
CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated September 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $4,079 — about 17.3× the Medicare rate ($236). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($471).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $8,157 list price could save about $4,079 (50%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
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