Atrium Health Lincoln
Lincolnton, NC · Local government
Atrium Health Lincoln is a 4-star local government hospital in Lincolnton, NC. It publishes prices for 3 common procedures, with cash prices ranging from $34 to $581. 80.0% of patients rated this hospital 9 or 10 out of 10.
If you're insured through Blue Cross, Aetna, or most commercial plans, your out-of-pocket costs here will likely be similar to what you'd pay at larger regional hospitals—Atrium Health Lincoln's gross charges run about 4 times their cash price, which is typical. The real advantage here is that you're close to home: this is a 101-bed community hospital with a 4-star rating and 80% patient satisfaction, so you'll avoid a long drive for what's probably a routine or semi-urgent procedure.
Before you schedule, call the billing department and confirm they have your specific procedure priced—they may not list every service publicly. Ask what your actual out-of-pocket cost will be once your insurance processes the bill. If you're paying cash or uninsured, ask about their financial assistance program; they've set aside substantial funding for eligible patients. Getting these numbers now takes 15 minutes and prevents surprise bills later.
Safety at this hospital, versus the national average
Mixed results. Safer on 1, worse on 1. Read the breakdown below before you decide.
Source: CMS Hospital Compare — Healthcare-Associated Infections, Mortality & Readmissions, Value-Based Purchasing (FY 2026). Bars show how this hospital compares to the national rate for each metric.
Address: 433 Mcalister Rd, Lincolnton, NC 28092
Phone: 704-512-7171
Type: Hospital · 101 beds · Emergency services
What they charge
Every price below is published by Atrium Health Lincoln in their federally mandated machine-readable file. Click any procedure to compare with nearby hospitals. Prices as of Dec 2023.
| Procedure | Cash price | Gross charge | Markup |
|---|---|---|---|
| HPV High-Risk Test Gynecologic Tell us what you paid → | N/A | $316 | — |
| Pap Smear Liquid-Based Cytology Gynecologic Tell us what you paid → | N/A | $228 | — |
| Pap Smear with Physician Interpretation Gynecologic Tell us what you paid → | $34 | $76 | — |
| Diagnostic Mammography Bilateral Screening Tell us what you paid → | N/A | $767 | — |
| Diagnostic Mammography Unilateral Screening Tell us what you paid → | N/A | $384 | — |
| Screening Colonoscopy Average Risk Screening Tell us what you paid → | $545 | $1,605 | — |
| Screening Colonoscopy High Risk Screening Tell us what you paid → | $581 | $1,605 | — |
What this price typically doesn't include
Procedure codes generally cover the procedure itself. Other services that often appear on the same bill are listed under separate codes — for example:
- Anesthesia (CPT 00xxx)
- Pathology, if a sample is taken (CPT 88xxx)
- Drugs administered during the visit (J-codes)
- Facility vs. professional split — one charge from the hospital, another from the doctor
- Room and board, if the procedure is inpatient
Asking what other codes might appear on the bill is a useful follow-up so the total is not a surprise. Once you receive the bill, asking for an itemized statement listing each service code separately makes it easier to match against the disclosed prices above.
Observations about billing-code conventions. Not medical advice. Not legal advice.
Citing this price when you call
A way some patients have asked Atrium Health Lincoln to apply the disclosed cash price to a self-pay visit.
- Call billing. 704-512-7171
- Cite the disclosed cash price. Reference the specific procedure from the table above. Each cash price was published by Atrium Health Lincoln in its federally-mandated machine-readable file under 45 CFR 180.50.
- Ask whether the disclosed price can be applied to your visit as a self-pay patient. Outcomes vary by hospital and by procedure.
The cash prices above are published by Atrium Health Lincoln as part of federal price-transparency rules. Patients have asked billing departments to apply them; results differ. If a different price ends up on your bill, the disclosed amount stays on this page for your reference. You can share what happened on /report-price — it helps the next person.
Not medical advice. Not legal advice. The cash prices shown are published by the hospital under 45 CFR 180; HospitalCost displays them as published.
What your insurance pays here
Average negotiated rates by insurance plan. If the cash price above is lower and you haven't met your deductible, ask billing about paying cash.
| Insurance plan | Procedures covered | Avg negotiated rate | Rate range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prof Std Charges All Payers | 3 | $386 | $34 — $581 |
The financial picture
What this hospital earns, spends on charity care, and pays its executives.
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Tell us what you paid →Prices from Atrium Health Lincoln's published machine-readable file. Quality data from CMS Hospital Compare. Financial data from CMS Cost Reports and IRS Form 990 via ProPublica. Updated April 2026. Full methodology →