Price range near Winston-Salem

$553 to $964
1.7x price range North Carolina avg: $1,720

Davie Medical Center has the lowest price — $410 less than the most expensive option nearby.

Hospital prices near Winston-Salem

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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Davie Medical Center Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist · · 12.0 mi Price as of Jan 2023
Cash price $553
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High Point Regional Health System UNC Health · Nonprofit · 16.7 mi Price as of Jan 2023
Cash price $583
2★ 64.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+5% vs lowest Compare
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Novant Health Clemmons Medical Center Novant Health · · 9.0 mi Price as of Mar 2026
Cash price $790
+43% vs lowest Compare
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Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center Novant Health · · 9.6 mi Price as of Mar 2026
Cash price $964
+74% 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 Davie Medical Center — $553
You could save $411 by choosing the lowest-priced facility
North Carolina average $1,720 — prices near Winston-Salem are below 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

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 Chest without 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.

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"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 Chest without Contrast costs $553 at Davie Medical Center and up to $964 at Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina — a 1.7x difference for the same procedure across 4 facilities. The North Carolina statewide average is $1,720.

What else you should know

29% of insurance rates exceed the cash price 40 of 136 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 $583, 2.0★ (1 hospitals). Other: avg $769 (3 hospitals)
View full data table
FacilityCash PriceGross ChargeStarsPatient RatingOwnershipDistance
Davie Medical CenterAtrium Health Wake Forest Baptist $553 $1,106 12.0 mi
High Point Regional Health SystemUNC Health $583 $1,166 2/5 64.0% Nonprofit 16.7 mi
Novant Health Clemmons Medical CenterNovant Health $790 $1,317 9.0 mi
Novant Health Kernersville Medical CenterNovant Health $964 $1,606 9.6 mi

Common questions

How much does CT Chest without Contrast cost in Winston-Salem, NC?

CT Chest without Contrast costs between $553 and $964 at 4 facilities near Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The median price is $790. The North Carolina statewide average is $1,720.

Which hospital is cheapest for CT Chest without Contrast near Winston-Salem?

Davie Medical Center has the lowest published cash price at $553.

Does a cheaper hospital mean lower quality?

No. In Winston-Salem, the lowest-priced facility, 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 Chest without Contrast near Winston-Salem is $411 — the difference between Davie Medical Center ($553) and Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center ($964).

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 →