Prices at 4 hospitals in Charlotte, NC, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$209
Chargemaster (median)
$418
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$95
Medicare pays
$33
Typical cash range: $178 – $222. The median cash price is about 6.3× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center | Charlotte, NC | $171 | $87 | ★ 5/5 | 157 min | 13.3% |
| Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center | Charlotte, NC | $196 | $153 | ★ 5/5 | 178 min | 13.2% |
| Atrium Health University City | Charlotte, NC | $222 | $87 | ★ 3/5 | 144 min | 14.9% |
| Carolinas Medical Center/behav Health | Charlotte, NC | $222 | $102 | ★ 4/5 | 198 min | 14.8% |
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.
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