Price range near Charlotte

$2,820 to $3,217
1.1x price range North Carolina avg: $3,087

Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center (4★) has the lowest price — $397 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.

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Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center Novant Health · Nonprofit · 0.0 mi Price as of Mar 2026
Cash price $2,820
4★ 81.0% satisfied
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Novant Health Matthews Medical Center Novant Health · Nonprofit · 0.3 mi Price as of Mar 2026
Cash price $2,820
4★ 70.0% satisfied
+0% 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 $2,820
4★ 66.0% satisfied
+0% 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 $2,820
4★ 65.0% satisfied
+0% 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 $2,820
2★ 63.0% satisfied
+0% 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 $2,820
80.0% satisfied
+0% vs lowest Compare
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Atrium Health Lincoln Atrium Health · Local government · 0.3 mi Price as of Dec 2025
Cash price $3,217
4★ 80.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+14% vs lowest Compare
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Atrium Health Union Atrium Health · Local government · 0.3 mi Price as of Dec 2025
Cash price $3,217
3★ 74.0% satisfied
+14% vs lowest Compare
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Atrium Health Pineville Atrium Health · Local government · 0.0 mi Price as of Dec 2025
Cash price $3,217
3★ 72.0% satisfied
+14% 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 $3,217
3★ 71.0% satisfied Low infections
+14% 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 $3,217
3★ 71.0% satisfied Low infections
+14% vs lowest Compare
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Stanly Regional Medical Center Atrium Health · Nonprofit · 0.3 mi Price as of Dec 2025
Cash price $3,217
3★ 71.0% satisfied
+14% 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 $3,217
3★ 66.0% satisfied
+14% vs lowest Compare
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Atrium Health Cleveland Atrium Health · Local government · 0.3 mi Price as of Dec 2025
Cash price $3,217
2★ 71.0% satisfied
+14% vs lowest Compare
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Atrium Health Anson Atrium Health · Local government · 0.3 mi Price as of Dec 2025
Cash price $3,217
81.0% satisfied
+14% 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 Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center — $2,820 4★ CMS rating
You could save $397 by choosing the lowest-priced facility
North Carolina average $3,087 — 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 paying out of pocket or have a high deductible, the cash price for this scan in Charlotte ranges from about $351 to $2,820 — an eightfold difference. The Atrium Health locations (Pineville, University City, and Carolinas Medical Center) all charge $351 cash, while Novant Health facilities charge $2,820 for the same procedure. If you're uninsured or self-pay, choosing an Atrium location saves you over $2,400. Call your doctor's office to confirm they can send you to one of the cheaper options, or ask your imaging facility directly whether they'll accept the lower price if you schedule elsewhere.

Before you schedule, call the billing department at whichever hospital you choose and confirm the $351 or $2,820 cash price applies to your specific scan — sometimes a contrast CT has add-ons that change the final bill. If cost is your main concern and your doctor hasn't specified which hospital, Atrium Health Pineville has the lowest price and a 3-star rating; Novant's Mint Hill location is pricier but has higher patient satisfaction (81 percent) if quality matters more to you than saving money.

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 CT Abdomen and Pelvis with Contrast?"

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.

CT Abdomen and Pelvis with Contrast costs $2,820 at Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center (4-star CMS rating) and up to $3,217 at Atrium Health Anson in Charlotte, North Carolina — a 1.1x difference for the same procedure across 15 facilities. The North Carolina statewide average is $3,087.

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 4% above average

Atrium Health's price of $3,217 is above the North Carolina average of $3,087.

Nearest alternative Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center — $2,414

Winston-Salem, NC · 83 mi away · Novant Health · 4★

Insurance rates at Atrium Health $290 to $5,471

52 insurance plans. Cheapest: Blue Cross Blue Shield. Most expensive: Three Rivers Provider Network.

What else you should know

32% of insurance rates exceed the cash price 228 of 718 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 $2,877, 3.5★ (7 hospitals). Other: avg $3,217, 3.0★ (8 hospitals)
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FacilityCash PriceGross ChargeStarsPatient RatingOwnershipDistance
Novant Health Mint Hill Medical CenterNovant Health $2,820 $5,640 4/5 81.0% Nonprofit 0.0 mi
Novant Health Matthews Medical CenterNovant Health $2,820 $5,640 4/5 70.0% Nonprofit 0.3 mi
Novant Health Huntersville Medical CenterNovant Health $2,820 $5,640 4/5 66.0% Nonprofit 0.3 mi
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical CenterNovant Health $2,820 $5,640 4/5 65.0% Nonprofit 0.0 mi
Novant Health Rowan Medical CenterNovant Health $2,820 $5,640 2/5 63.0% Nonprofit 0.3 mi
Novant Health Ballantyne Medical CenterNovant Health $2,820 $5,640 80.0% Nonprofit 0.0 mi
Atrium Health LincolnAtrium Health $3,217 $6,434 4/5 80.0% Local government 0.3 mi
Atrium Health UnionAtrium Health $3,217 $6,434 3/5 74.0% Local government 0.3 mi
Atrium Health PinevilleAtrium Health $3,217 $6,434 3/5 72.0% Local government 0.0 mi
Carolinas Medical Center-northeastAtrium Health $3,217 $6,434 3/5 71.0% Local government 0.3 mi
Carolinas Medical Center/behav HealthAtrium Health $3,217 $6,434 3/5 71.0% Local government 0.0 mi
Stanly Regional Medical CenterAtrium Health $3,217 $6,434 3/5 71.0% Nonprofit 0.3 mi
Atrium Health University CityAtrium Health $3,217 $6,434 3/5 66.0% Local government 0.0 mi
Atrium Health ClevelandAtrium Health $3,217 $6,434 2/5 71.0% Local government 0.3 mi
Atrium Health AnsonAtrium Health $3,217 $6,434 81.0% Local government 0.3 mi

Common questions

How much does CT Abdomen and Pelvis with Contrast cost in Charlotte, NC?

CT Abdomen and Pelvis with Contrast costs between $2,820 and $3,217 at 15 facilities near Charlotte, North Carolina. The median price is $3,217. The North Carolina statewide average is $3,087.

Which hospital is cheapest for CT Abdomen and Pelvis with Contrast near Charlotte?

Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center has the lowest published cash price at $2,820. 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 CT Abdomen and Pelvis with Contrast near Charlotte is $397 — the difference between Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center ($2,820) and Atrium Health Anson ($3,217).

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 →