Price range near Charlotte

$34 to $152
4.4x price range North Carolina avg: $77

Rutherford Regional Medical Center (3★) has the lowest price — $117 less than the most expensive option nearby.

Hospital prices near Charlotte

What the data shows

One hospital has a Medicare safety penalty

Medicare's Hospital-Acquired Condition Reduction Program penalizes hospitals in the bottom 25% nationally for patient-safety outcomes. This is a federal classification — facts are on each hospital's profile.

→ Check individual hospital profiles for the full safety data before choosing for a complex procedure.

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

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Rutherford Regional Medical Center For-profit · 0.3 mi · For-profit Price as of Apr 2026
Cash price $34
3★ 60.0% satisfied
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Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center Novant Health · Nonprofit · 0.0 mi Price as of Mar 2026
Cash price $60
4★ 81.0% satisfied
+74% vs lowest Compare
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Novant Health Matthews Medical Center Novant Health · Nonprofit · 0.3 mi Price as of Mar 2026
Cash price $60
4★ 70.0% satisfied
+74% vs lowest Compare
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Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center Novant Health · Nonprofit · 0.3 mi Price as of Mar 2026
Cash price $60
4★ 66.0% satisfied
+74% vs lowest Compare
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Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center Novant Health · Nonprofit · 0.0 mi Price as of Mar 2026
Cash price $60
4★ 65.0% satisfied
+74% 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 $60
2★ 63.0% satisfied
+74% 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 $60
80.0% satisfied
+74% vs lowest Compare
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Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital Duke Health · For-profit · 0.3 mi · For-profit Price as of Apr 2026
Cash price $114
2★ 57.0% satisfied
+233% vs lowest Compare
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Atrium Health Lincoln Atrium Health · Local government · 0.3 mi Price as of Dec 2025
Cash price $135
4★ 80.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+294% vs lowest Compare
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Atrium Health Union Atrium Health · Local government · 0.3 mi Price as of Dec 2025
Cash price $135
3★ 74.0% satisfied
+294% vs lowest Compare
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Atrium Health Pineville Atrium Health · Local government · 0.0 mi Price as of Dec 2025
Cash price $135
3★ 72.0% satisfied
+294% 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 $135
3★ 71.0% satisfied Low infections
+294% 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 $135
3★ 71.0% satisfied Low infections
+294% vs lowest Compare
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Stanly Regional Medical Center Atrium Health · Nonprofit · 0.3 mi Price as of Dec 2025
Cash price $135
3★ 71.0% satisfied
+294% 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 $135
3★ 66.0% satisfied
+294% vs lowest Compare
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Atrium Health Cleveland Atrium Health · Local government · 0.3 mi Price as of Dec 2025
Cash price $135
2★ 71.0% satisfied
+294% vs lowest Compare
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Atrium Health Anson Atrium Health · Local government · 0.3 mi Price as of Dec 2025
Cash price $135
81.0% satisfied
+294% vs lowest Compare
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Caromont Regional Medical Center Nonprofit · 0.3 mi Price as of May 2026
Cash price $152
4★ 66.0% satisfied Low infections
+342% vs lowest Compare

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

Best value Rutherford Regional Medical Center — $34 3★ CMS rating
You could save $118 by choosing the lowest-priced facility
North Carolina average $77 — 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

A complete blood count in Charlotte has a wide price spread—you could pay as little as $19 or as much as $60 for the same test depending on where you go. That's a meaningful difference if you're self-paying or have a high deductible. The Atrium Health locations (Pineville, University City, and Carolinas Medical Center) all offer the test for $19 cash, while Novant Health facilities charge $60. There's no quality difference that would justify the premium; both networks score similarly on patient satisfaction.

Before you schedule, call the billing department at whichever hospital is most convenient and confirm they'll honor the $19 cash price for your CBC—your specific facility may have different pricing than what's listed here. If cost is your main concern and location isn't fixed, an Atrium location saves you $41 compared to Novant. Ask whether your insurance plan has negotiated rates that might be different from the cash price, since that's what you'd actually pay if it applies.

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 CBC Complete Blood Count?"

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.

CBC Complete Blood Count costs $34 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center (3-star CMS rating) and up to $152 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina — a 4.4x difference for the same procedure across 18 facilities. The North Carolina statewide average is $77.

What else you should know

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43% of insurance rates exceed the cash price 330 of 765 negotiated rates at these hospitals cost more than paying cash. If you haven't met your deductible, ask for the cash rate. Learn more
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Ownership affects price For-profit: avg $74, 2.5★ (2 hospitals). Nonprofit: avg $81, 3.6★ (8 hospitals). Other: avg $135, 3.0★ (8 hospitals)
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FacilityCash PriceGross ChargeStarsPatient RatingOwnershipDistance
Rutherford Regional Medical Center $34 $86 3/5 60.0% For-profit 0.3 mi
Novant Health Mint Hill Medical CenterNovant Health $60 $120 4/5 81.0% Nonprofit 0.0 mi
Novant Health Matthews Medical CenterNovant Health $60 $120 4/5 70.0% Nonprofit 0.3 mi
Novant Health Huntersville Medical CenterNovant Health $60 $120 4/5 66.0% Nonprofit 0.3 mi
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical CenterNovant Health $60 $120 4/5 65.0% Nonprofit 0.0 mi
Novant Health Rowan Medical CenterNovant Health $60 $120 2/5 63.0% Nonprofit 0.3 mi
Novant Health Ballantyne Medical CenterNovant Health $60 $120 — 80.0% Nonprofit 0.0 mi
Duke Health Lake Norman HospitalDuke Health $114 $424 2/5 57.0% For-profit 0.3 mi
Atrium Health LincolnAtrium Health $135 $271 4/5 80.0% Local government 0.3 mi
Atrium Health UnionAtrium Health $135 $271 3/5 74.0% Local government 0.3 mi
Atrium Health PinevilleAtrium Health $135 $271 3/5 72.0% Local government 0.0 mi
Carolinas Medical Center-northeastAtrium Health $135 $271 3/5 71.0% Local government 0.3 mi
Carolinas Medical Center/behav HealthAtrium Health $135 $271 3/5 71.0% Local government 0.0 mi
Stanly Regional Medical CenterAtrium Health $135 $271 3/5 71.0% Nonprofit 0.3 mi
Atrium Health University CityAtrium Health $135 $271 3/5 66.0% Local government 0.0 mi
Atrium Health ClevelandAtrium Health $135 $271 2/5 71.0% Local government 0.3 mi
Atrium Health AnsonAtrium Health $135 $271 — 81.0% Local government 0.3 mi
Caromont Regional Medical Center $152 $152 4/5 66.0% Nonprofit 0.3 mi

Common questions

How much does CBC Complete Blood Count cost in Charlotte, NC?

CBC Complete Blood Count costs between $34 and $152 at 18 facilities near Charlotte, North Carolina. The median price is $135. The North Carolina statewide average is $77.

Which hospital is cheapest for CBC Complete Blood Count near Charlotte?

Rutherford Regional Medical Center has the lowest published cash price at $34. It has a 3-star CMS quality rating and 60.0% patient satisfaction.

Does a cheaper hospital mean lower quality?

No. In Charlotte, the lowest-priced facility (Rutherford Regional Medical Center) has a 3-star CMS rating, while the highest-priced facility (Caromont Regional 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 →

How much can I save by choosing a different hospital?

The maximum savings for CBC Complete Blood Count near Charlotte is $118 — the difference between Rutherford Regional Medical Center ($34) and Caromont Regional Medical Center ($152).

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 →