Price range near Charlotte

$1,463 to $1,463
1.0x price range North Carolina avg: $2,611

Hospital prices near Charlotte

1
Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center Novant Health · Nonprofit · 0.0 mi
$1,463 cash price
4★ 81.0% satisfied Safety penalty
2
Novant Health Matthews Medical Center Novant Health · Nonprofit · 0.3 mi
$1,463 cash price
4★ 70.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+0% vs lowest Compare
3
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center Novant Health · Nonprofit · 0.0 mi
$1,463 cash price
4★ 65.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+0% vs lowest Compare
4
Novant Health Rowan Medical Center Novant Health · Nonprofit · 0.3 mi
$1,463 cash price
2★ 63.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+0% vs lowest Compare
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Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center Novant Health · Nonprofit · 0.0 mi
$1,463 cash price
80.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+0% vs lowest Compare
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Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center Novant Health · Nonprofit · 0.3 mi
4★ 66.0% satisfied Safety penalty

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Before you schedule

North Carolina average $2,611 — prices near Charlotte 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

If you're paying out of pocket for your echocardiogram in Charlotte, your choice matters enormously — cash prices range from about $418 to $1,463, which is a 3.5-fold difference. The Atrium Health facilities (Pineville, Carolinas Medical Center, and University City) are charging roughly $418 for a cash price, while Novant Health centers are charging $1,463. That's over $1,000 in difference for the same procedure. Before you schedule anywhere, confirm your echo's cash price directly with the hospital billing department, since pricing can vary by location even within the same health system.

Call the hospital's billing line and ask specifically: "What is the cash price for a complete echocardiogram if I pay upfront?" Then check whether your insurance plan covers the echo at that facility — your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible and coinsurance, not the gross charges. If you're uninsured or facing a large deductible, the Atrium facilities offer a significant savings opportunity. Ask about financial assistance too; many hospitals have programs for patients below certain income levels that could reduce what you owe even further.

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.

1

"What is your cash price for Echocardiogram Complete?"

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.

Echocardiogram Complete costs between $1,463 and $1,463 at 6 facilities near Charlotte, North Carolina. The North Carolina statewide average is $2,611.

About this market

Novant Health operates 6 of 6 hospitals near Charlotte (100%). Prices across their facilities are identical — comparison between them won't save you money.

vs North Carolina average 44% below average

Novant Health's price of $1,463 is below the North Carolina average of $2,611.

Nearest alternative High Point Regional Health System — $1,497

High Point, NC · 69 mi away · 2★

Insurance rates at Novant Health $207 to $2,838

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

What else you should know

29% of insurance rates exceed the cash price 75 of 261 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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FacilityCash PriceGross ChargeStarsPatient RatingOwnershipDistance
Novant Health Mint Hill Medical CenterNovant Health $1,463 $2,926 4/5 81.0% Nonprofit 0.0 mi
Novant Health Matthews Medical CenterNovant Health $1,463 $2,926 4/5 70.0% Nonprofit 0.3 mi
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical CenterNovant Health $1,463 $2,926 4/5 65.0% Nonprofit 0.0 mi
Novant Health Rowan Medical CenterNovant Health $1,463 $2,926 2/5 63.0% Nonprofit 0.3 mi
Novant Health Ballantyne Medical CenterNovant Health $1,463 $2,926 80.0% Nonprofit 0.0 mi
Novant Health Huntersville Medical CenterNovant Health 4/5 66.0% Nonprofit 0.3 mi

Common questions

How much does Echocardiogram Complete cost in Charlotte, NC?

Echocardiogram Complete costs between $1,463 and $1,463 at 6 facilities near Charlotte, North Carolina. The median price is $1,463. The North Carolina statewide average is $2,611.

Which hospital is cheapest for Echocardiogram Complete near Charlotte?

Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center has the lowest published cash price at $1,463. 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 (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 →

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