Prices at 6 hospitals in North Carolina, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$5,879
Chargemaster (median)
$8,646
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$4,755
Typical cash range: $5,879 – $5,879.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lifebrite Community Hospital Of Stokes | Danbury, NC | $5,879 | $8,646 | — | — | 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.