Price range near Charlotte

$462 to $1,146
2.5x price range North Carolina avg: $1,004

Hospital prices near Charlotte

What the data shows

Lowest published price here: Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center

Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center has the lowest published cash price in this comparison ($462) and Medicare's 4-star CMS rating. Combining lowest price with strong government-rated quality is often a useful starting point — your situation may call for different priorities.

→ Worth verifying with the hospital's billing office, and reading the full profile before deciding.

Information from published hospital prices and Medicare quality data. Not medical advice.

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Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center Novant Health · Nonprofit · 0.0 mi Price as of Mar 2026
Cash price $462
4★ 65.0% satisfied
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Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center Novant Health · Nonprofit · 0.0 mi Price as of Mar 2026
Cash price $691
4★ 81.0% satisfied
+49% vs lowest Compare
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Novant Health Rowan Medical Center Novant Health · Nonprofit · 0.3 mi Price as of Mar 2026
Cash price $691
2★ 63.0% satisfied
+49% vs lowest Compare
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Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center Novant Health · Nonprofit · 0.0 mi Price as of Mar 2026
Cash price $691
80.0% satisfied
+49% vs lowest Compare
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Atrium Health Lincoln Atrium Health · Local government · 0.3 mi Price as of Dec 2025
Cash price $1,146
4★ 80.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+148% vs lowest Compare
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Atrium Health Union Atrium Health · Local government · 0.3 mi Price as of Dec 2025
Cash price $1,146
3★ 74.0% satisfied
+148% vs lowest Compare
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Atrium Health Pineville Atrium Health · Local government · 0.0 mi Price as of Dec 2025
Cash price $1,146
3★ 72.0% satisfied
+148% vs lowest Compare
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Carolinas Medical Center-northeast Atrium Health · Local government · 0.3 mi Price as of Dec 2025
Cash price $1,146
3★ 71.0% satisfied Low infections
+148% vs lowest Compare
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Carolinas Medical Center/behav Health Atrium Health · Local government · 0.0 mi Price as of Dec 2025
Cash price $1,146
3★ 71.0% satisfied Low infections
+148% vs lowest Compare
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Stanly Regional Medical Center Atrium Health · Nonprofit · 0.3 mi Price as of Dec 2025
Cash price $1,146
3★ 71.0% satisfied
+148% vs lowest Compare
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Atrium Health University City Atrium Health · Local government · 0.0 mi Price as of Dec 2025
Cash price $1,146
3★ 66.0% satisfied
+148% vs lowest Compare
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Atrium Health Cleveland Atrium Health · Local government · 0.3 mi Price as of Dec 2025
Cash price $1,146
2★ 71.0% satisfied
+148% vs lowest Compare
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Atrium Health Anson Atrium Health · Local government · 0.3 mi Price as of Dec 2025
Cash price $1,146
81.0% satisfied
+148% vs lowest Compare
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Novant Health Matthews Medical Center Novant Health · Nonprofit · 0.3 mi Price as of Mar 2026
4★ 70.0% satisfied
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Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center Novant Health · Nonprofit · 0.3 mi Price as of Mar 2026
4★ 66.0% satisfied

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

North Carolina average $1,004 — prices near Charlotte are above average
Call billing before you schedule Ask: "What is the cash price for this procedure?" — if you haven't met your deductible, it may be hundreds less than going through insurance
Expect a separate bill These are facility fees. Your doctor, radiologist, or anesthesiologist bills separately — ask about those costs too

If you're comparing carotid duplex scan prices in Charlotte, here's what matters: all four hospitals in the area charge the same cash price of $691, which is slightly higher than the state average of $653. This means there's no price-shopping advantage — you won't save money by calling around. What you *should* do is confirm whether your insurance will cover this scan fully, since the gross charges billed to insurance vary by hospital even when cash prices don't. Call your insurer first with the procedure name, then ask your doctor's office which hospital they prefer — that clinical preference matters more than price in this case.

Before you schedule, call the hospital's billing department and ask two things: whether your specific insurance plan has in-network pricing that's better than the $691 cash rate, and whether they offer financial assistance if you're uninsured or underinsured. Even if the upfront answer is no, billing can sometimes apply retroactive discounts. Ask for a written estimate once your insurance eligibility is confirmed — that protects you from surprise bills.

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.

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"What is your cash price for Carotid Duplex Scan?"

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.

2

"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.

3

"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.

Carotid Duplex Scan costs between $462 and $1,146 at 15 facilities near Charlotte, North Carolina. The North Carolina statewide average is $1,004.

About this market

Atrium Health operates 9 of 15 hospitals near Charlotte (60%). Prices across their facilities are identical — comparison between them won't save you money.

vs North Carolina average 14% above average

Atrium Health's price of $1,146 is above the North Carolina average of $1,004.

Nearest alternative Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center — $462

Charlotte, NC · 0 mi away · Novant Health · 4★

Insurance rates at Atrium Health $161 to $897

52 insurance plans. Cheapest: Carolina Complete. Most expensive: Three Rivers Provider Network.

What else you should know

33% of insurance rates exceed the cash price 202 of 614 negotiated rates at these hospitals cost more than paying cash. If you haven't met your deductible, ask for the cash rate. Learn more
Ownership affects price Nonprofit: avg $736, 3.3★ (5 hospitals). Other: avg $1,146, 3.0★ (8 hospitals)
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FacilityCash PriceGross ChargeStarsPatient RatingOwnershipDistance
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical CenterNovant Health $462 $925 4/5 65.0% Nonprofit 0.0 mi
Novant Health Mint Hill Medical CenterNovant Health $691 $1,382 4/5 81.0% Nonprofit 0.0 mi
Novant Health Rowan Medical CenterNovant Health $691 $1,382 2/5 63.0% Nonprofit 0.3 mi
Novant Health Ballantyne Medical CenterNovant Health $691 $1,382 80.0% Nonprofit 0.0 mi
Atrium Health LincolnAtrium Health $1,146 $2,291 4/5 80.0% Local government 0.3 mi
Atrium Health UnionAtrium Health $1,146 $2,291 3/5 74.0% Local government 0.3 mi
Atrium Health PinevilleAtrium Health $1,146 $2,291 3/5 72.0% Local government 0.0 mi
Carolinas Medical Center-northeastAtrium Health $1,146 $2,291 3/5 71.0% Local government 0.3 mi
Carolinas Medical Center/behav HealthAtrium Health $1,146 $2,291 3/5 71.0% Local government 0.0 mi
Stanly Regional Medical CenterAtrium Health $1,146 $2,291 3/5 71.0% Nonprofit 0.3 mi
Atrium Health University CityAtrium Health $1,146 $2,291 3/5 66.0% Local government 0.0 mi
Atrium Health ClevelandAtrium Health $1,146 $2,291 2/5 71.0% Local government 0.3 mi
Atrium Health AnsonAtrium Health $1,146 $2,291 81.0% Local government 0.3 mi
Novant Health Matthews Medical CenterNovant Health 4/5 70.0% Nonprofit 0.3 mi
Novant Health Huntersville Medical CenterNovant Health 4/5 66.0% Nonprofit 0.3 mi

Common questions

How much does Carotid Duplex Scan cost in Charlotte, NC?

Carotid Duplex Scan costs between $462 and $1,146 at 15 facilities near Charlotte, North Carolina. The median price is $1,146. The North Carolina statewide average is $1,004.

Which hospital is cheapest for Carotid Duplex Scan near Charlotte?

Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center has the lowest published cash price at $462. It has a 4-star CMS quality rating and 65.0% patient satisfaction.

Does a cheaper hospital mean lower quality?

No. In Charlotte, the lowest-priced facility (Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center) has a 4-star CMS rating, while the highest-priced facility (Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center) has a 4-star rating.

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 →

Each hospital's prices come from its own published price file, dated per facility above. Quality and financial data compiled from CMS Hospital Compare, HCAHPS, and Medicare Cost Reports, August 2026. Full methodology →