Prices at 21 hospitals in North Carolina, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$1,420
Chargemaster (median)
$2,185
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$1,783
Medicare pays
$1,595
Typical cash range: $1,420 – $1,420. The median cash price is about 0.9× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital | Elkin, NC | $1,420 | $1,442 | ★ 3/5 | 171 min | 15.1% |
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. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.