Heart Calcium Score (Cardiac CT) cost in Charlotte, NC
Heart Calcium Score (Cardiac CT) costs $125 cash at 6 hospitals within 25 miles of Charlotte.
Price range near Charlotte
Hospital prices near Charlotte
All 6 hospitals here charge $125 cash for this procedure. This usually happens when one hospital system operates most facilities in a market and publishes the same chargemaster across them. Price shopping won't save you money here — but quality, safety, and financial assistance policies vary. Compare by those instead.
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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.
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Before you schedule
If you're paying cash for a cardiac CT calcium score in Charlotte, you're looking at $125 across the board — which is genuinely unusual. Every facility in the area that publicly posts prices charges the same amount, and that's nearly half what you'd pay elsewhere in North Carolina. This consistency suggests the hospitals here have aligned on a fair price rather than competing on cost, which actually works in your favor. Before you schedule, call your insurance company to confirm whether this screening is covered; if it is, your copay or coinsurance might be lower than $125 anyway, and you won't have to negotiate.
When you contact the hospital to schedule, ask them directly: "What's the total out-of-pocket cost if I'm uninsured or paying cash?" This locks in the $125 price and prevents surprise charges for things like the radiologist's reading fee, which sometimes gets billed separately. If cost is tight, also ask whether they offer financial assistance — many people qualify but never apply. Get everything in writing before your appointment.
Questions to ask when you call
Before scheduling, call the hospital's billing department. These are the exact questions that get you the answers you need.
"What is your cash price for Heart Calcium Score (Cardiac CT)?"
If you haven't met your deductible, the cash price may be lower than what your insurance negotiates. Many hospitals will honor their published cash price if you ask.
"What will my insurance plan pay for this, and what's my out-of-pocket?"
Get a written estimate. Ask them to include your deductible status and coinsurance percentage. This is called a "Good Faith Estimate" and you're legally entitled to one.
"Are there any other charges I should expect — radiologist, anesthesiologist, or facility fees?"
These prices are facility fees. Your doctor, radiologist, and anesthesiologist bill separately. Ask how much those could add.
Heart Calcium Score (Cardiac CT) costs $125 at Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center (4-star CMS rating) and up to $125 at Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina — a 1.0x difference for the same procedure across 6 facilities. The North Carolina statewide average is $379.
About this market
Novant Health operates 6 of 6 hospitals near Charlotte (100%). Prices across their facilities are identical — comparison between them won't save you money.
Novant Health's price of $125 is below the North Carolina average of $379.
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52 insurance plans. Cheapest: Anthem. Most expensive: Three Rivers Provider Network.
What else you should know
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| Facility | Cash Price | Gross Charge | Stars | Patient Rating | Ownership | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novant Health Mint Hill Medical CenterNovant Health | $125 | $250 | 4/5 | 81.0% | Nonprofit | 0.0 mi |
| Novant Health Matthews Medical CenterNovant Health | $125 | $250 | 4/5 | 70.0% | Nonprofit | 0.3 mi |
| Novant Health Huntersville Medical CenterNovant Health | $125 | $250 | 4/5 | 66.0% | Nonprofit | 0.3 mi |
| Novant Health Presbyterian Medical CenterNovant Health | $125 | $250 | 4/5 | 65.0% | Nonprofit | 0.0 mi |
| Novant Health Rowan Medical CenterNovant Health | $125 | $250 | 2/5 | 63.0% | Nonprofit | 0.3 mi |
| Novant Health Ballantyne Medical CenterNovant Health | $125 | $250 | — | 80.0% | Nonprofit | 0.0 mi |
Common questions
How much does Heart Calcium Score (Cardiac CT) cost in Charlotte, NC?
Heart Calcium Score (Cardiac CT) costs between $125 and $125 at 6 facilities near Charlotte, North Carolina. The median price is $125. The North Carolina statewide average is $379.
Which hospital is cheapest for Heart Calcium Score (Cardiac CT) near Charlotte?
Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center has the lowest published cash price at $125. It has a 4-star CMS quality rating and 81.0% patient satisfaction.
Does a cheaper hospital mean lower quality?
No. In Charlotte, the lowest-priced facility (Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center) has a 4-star CMS rating, while the highest-priced facility.
Where does this pricing data come from?
All prices are from each hospital's federally mandated machine-readable file under the CMS Hospital Price Transparency Rule (45 CFR Part 180). Quality ratings are from CMS Hospital Compare. We do not estimate prices. See full methodology →
How much can I save by choosing a different hospital?
The maximum savings for Heart Calcium Score (Cardiac CT) near Charlotte is $0 — the difference between Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center ($125) and Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center ($125).
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Data compiled from 17 federal sources including CMS Hospital Price Transparency files, Hospital Compare, HCAHPS, and Medicare Cost Reports. Updated April 2026. Full methodology →