Price range near High Point

$274 to $640
2.3x price range North Carolina avg: $447

Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center (4★) has the lowest price — $365 less than the most expensive option nearby.

Hospital prices near High Point

What the data shows

Lowest published price here: Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center

Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center has the lowest published cash price in this comparison ($274) 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 Forsyth Medical Center Novant Health · Nonprofit · 14.4 mi Price as of Mar 2026
Cash price $274
4★ 68.0% satisfied Low infections
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Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center Novant Health · Nonprofit · 14.4 mi Price as of Mar 2026
Cash price $274
3★ 69.0% satisfied
+0% vs lowest Compare
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High Point Regional Health System Nonprofit · 0.0 mi Price as of Jan 2023
Cash price $491
2★ 64.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+79% vs lowest Compare
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Lexington Memorial Hospital INC Nonprofit · 14.4 mi Price as of Jan 2023
Cash price $640
3★ 72.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+133% 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 Forsyth Medical Center — $274 4★ CMS rating
You could save $366 by choosing the lowest-priced facility
North Carolina average $447 — prices near High Point 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

Diagnostic mammography prices in High Point vary dramatically from $198 to $640, with Novant Health Pender Medical Center offering the lowest cash price at $198 while HIGH POINT REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM charges $491 for the same procedure—a difference of $293. A patient choosing Novant Health Pender Medical Center over HIGH POINT REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM saves 60% on this procedure, and notably, several lower-priced Novant facilities like Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center ($208) and Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center ($228) carry 4-star ratings, demonstrating that the cheapest option does not require sacrificing quality.

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 Diagnostic Mammography Bilateral?"

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.

Diagnostic Mammography Bilateral costs $274 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center (4-star CMS rating) and up to $640 at Lexington Memorial Hospital INC in High Point, North Carolina — a 2.3x difference for the same procedure across 4 facilities. The North Carolina statewide average is $447.

What else you should know

54% of insurance rates exceed the cash price 71 of 131 negotiated rates at these hospitals cost more than paying cash. If you haven't met your deductible, ask for the cash rate. Learn more
View full data table
FacilityCash PriceGross ChargeStarsPatient RatingOwnershipDistance
Novant Health Forsyth Medical CenterNovant Health $274 $457 4/5 68.0% Nonprofit 14.4 mi
Novant Health Thomasville Medical CenterNovant Health $274 $457 3/5 69.0% Nonprofit 14.4 mi
High Point Regional Health System $491 $982 2/5 64.0% Nonprofit 0.0 mi
Lexington Memorial Hospital INC $640 $1,279 3/5 72.0% Nonprofit 14.4 mi

Common questions

How much does Diagnostic Mammography Bilateral cost in High Point, NC?

Diagnostic Mammography Bilateral costs between $274 and $640 at 4 facilities near High Point, North Carolina. The median price is $491. The North Carolina statewide average is $447.

Which hospital is cheapest for Diagnostic Mammography Bilateral near High Point?

Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center has the lowest published cash price at $274. It has a 4-star CMS quality rating and 68.0% patient satisfaction.

Does a cheaper hospital mean lower quality?

No. In High Point, the lowest-priced facility (Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center) has a 4-star CMS rating, while the highest-priced facility (Lexington Memorial Hospital INC) has a 3-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 Diagnostic Mammography Bilateral near High Point is $366 — the difference between Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center ($274) and Lexington Memorial Hospital INC ($640).

Data compiled from 17 federal sources including CMS Hospital Price Transparency files, Hospital Compare, HCAHPS, and Medicare Cost Reports. Updated April 2026. Full methodology →