Price range near Durham

$45 to $98
2.2x price range North Carolina avg: $182

Wakemed, Raleigh Campus (4★) has the lowest price — $53 less than the most expensive option nearby.

Hospital prices near Durham

What the data shows

Lowest published price here: Wakemed, Raleigh Campus

Wakemed, Raleigh Campus has the lowest published cash price in this comparison ($45) 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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Wakemed, Raleigh Campus WakeMed · Nonprofit · 20.8 mi Price as of Feb 2026
Cash price $45
4★ 71.0% satisfied Low infections
2
Unc Hospitals UNC Health · State government · 10.4 mi Price as of Apr 2026
Cash price $79
5★ 78.0% satisfied
+75% vs lowest Compare
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Rex Hospital UNC Health · State government · 20.8 mi Price as of Apr 2026
Cash price $98
5★ 80.0% satisfied Safety penalty Low infections
+118% 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 Wakemed, Raleigh Campus — $45 4★ CMS rating
You could save $53 by choosing the lowest-priced facility
North Carolina average $182 — prices near Durham 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 HPV High-Risk Test?"

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.

HPV High-Risk Test costs $45 at Wakemed, Raleigh Campus (4-star CMS rating) and up to $98 at Rex Hospital in Durham, North Carolina — a 2.2x difference for the same procedure across 3 facilities. The North Carolina statewide average is $182.

About this market

UNC Health operates 2 of 3 hospitals near Durham (67%). Prices across their facilities are identical — comparison between them won't save you money.

vs North Carolina average 56% below average

UNC Health's price of $79 is below the North Carolina average of $182.

Nearest alternative J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital — $30

Southport, NC · 65 mi away

Insurance rates at UNC Health $30 to $107

21 insurance plans. Cheapest: AmeriHealth. Most expensive: Multiplan.

What else you should know

15% of insurance rates exceed the cash price 9 of 62 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 $45, 4.0★ (1 hospitals). Other: avg $89, 5.0★ (2 hospitals)
View full data table
FacilityCash PriceGross ChargeStarsPatient RatingOwnershipDistance
Wakemed, Raleigh CampusWakeMed $45 $119 4/5 71.0% Nonprofit 20.8 mi
Unc HospitalsUNC Health $79 $132 5/5 78.0% State government 10.4 mi
Rex HospitalUNC Health $98 $164 5/5 80.0% State government 20.8 mi

Common questions

How much does HPV High-Risk Test cost in Durham, NC?

HPV High-Risk Test costs between $45 and $98 at 3 facilities near Durham, North Carolina. The median price is $79. The North Carolina statewide average is $182.

Which hospital is cheapest for HPV High-Risk Test near Durham?

Wakemed, Raleigh Campus has the lowest published cash price at $45. It has a 4-star CMS quality rating and 71.0% patient satisfaction.

Does a cheaper hospital mean lower quality?

No. In Durham, the lowest-priced facility (Wakemed, Raleigh Campus) has a 4-star CMS rating, while the highest-priced facility (Rex Hospital) has a 5-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 HPV High-Risk Test near Durham is $53 — the difference between Wakemed, Raleigh Campus ($45) and Rex Hospital ($98).

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 →