Prices at 4 hospitals in Charlotte, NC, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$690
Chargemaster (median)
$1,379
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$491
Medicare pays
$161
Typical cash range: $454 – $690.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center | Charlotte, NC | $395 | $490 | ★ 5/5 |
| Carolinas Medical Center/behav Health | Charlotte, NC | $690 | $554 | ★ 4/5 |
| Atrium Health University City | Charlotte, NC | $690 | $492 | ★ 3/5 |
CMS rating = the hospital’s overall star rating (1–5) from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” means not rated. Source: hospitals’ machine-readable price files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.