Price range near Charlotte

$4,978 to $5,890
1.2x price range North Carolina avg: $9,982

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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Information from published hospital prices and Medicare quality data. Not medical advice.

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Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center Novant Health · Nonprofit · 0.0 mi Price as of Mar 2026
Cash price $4,978
4★ 65.0% satisfied
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Atrium Health Lincoln Atrium Health · Local government · 0.3 mi Price as of Dec 2025
Cash price $5,890
4★ 80.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+18% vs lowest Compare
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Atrium Health Union Atrium Health · Local government · 0.3 mi Price as of Dec 2025
Cash price $5,890
3★ 74.0% satisfied
+18% vs lowest Compare
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Atrium Health Pineville Atrium Health · Local government · 0.0 mi Price as of Dec 2025
Cash price $5,890
3★ 72.0% satisfied
+18% 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 $5,890
3★ 71.0% satisfied Low infections
+18% 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 $5,890
3★ 71.0% satisfied Low infections
+18% vs lowest Compare
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Stanly Regional Medical Center Atrium Health · Nonprofit · 0.3 mi Price as of Dec 2025
Cash price $5,890
3★ 71.0% satisfied
+18% 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 $5,890
3★ 66.0% satisfied
+18% vs lowest Compare
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Atrium Health Cleveland Atrium Health · Local government · 0.3 mi Price as of Dec 2025
Cash price $5,890
2★ 71.0% satisfied
+18% vs lowest Compare
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Atrium Health Anson Atrium Health · Local government · 0.3 mi Price as of Dec 2025
Cash price $5,890
81.0% satisfied
+18% vs lowest Compare
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Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center Novant Health · Nonprofit · 0.0 mi Price as of Mar 2026
4★ 81.0% satisfied
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Novant Health Matthews Medical Center Novant Health · Nonprofit · 0.3 mi Price as of Mar 2026
4★ 70.0% satisfied
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Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center Novant Health · Nonprofit · 0.3 mi Price as of Mar 2026
4★ 66.0% satisfied
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Novant Health Rowan Medical Center Novant Health · Nonprofit · 0.3 mi Price as of Mar 2026
2★ 63.0% satisfied
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Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center Novant Health · Nonprofit · 0.0 mi Price as of Mar 2026
80.0% satisfied

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

North Carolina average $9,982 — 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

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 Lumpectomy?"

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.

Lumpectomy costs between $4,978 and $5,890 at 15 facilities near Charlotte, North Carolina. The North Carolina statewide average is $9,982.

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 41% below average

Atrium Health's price of $5,890 is below the North Carolina average of $9,982.

Nearest alternative High Point Regional Health System — $1,601

High Point, NC · 69 mi away · UNC Health · 2★

Insurance rates at Atrium Health $1,734 to $9,657

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

What else you should know

38% of insurance rates exceed the cash price 174 of 457 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 $5,434, 3.5★ (2 hospitals). Other: avg $5,891, 3.0★ (8 hospitals)
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FacilityCash PriceGross ChargeStarsPatient RatingOwnershipDistance
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical CenterNovant Health $4,978 $9,956 4/5 65.0% Nonprofit 0.0 mi
Atrium Health LincolnAtrium Health $5,890 $11,781 4/5 80.0% Local government 0.3 mi
Atrium Health UnionAtrium Health $5,890 $11,781 3/5 74.0% Local government 0.3 mi
Atrium Health PinevilleAtrium Health $5,890 $11,781 3/5 72.0% Local government 0.0 mi
Carolinas Medical Center-northeastAtrium Health $5,890 $11,781 3/5 71.0% Local government 0.3 mi
Carolinas Medical Center/behav HealthAtrium Health $5,890 $11,781 3/5 71.0% Local government 0.0 mi
Stanly Regional Medical CenterAtrium Health $5,890 $11,781 3/5 71.0% Nonprofit 0.3 mi
Atrium Health University CityAtrium Health $5,890 $11,781 3/5 66.0% Local government 0.0 mi
Atrium Health ClevelandAtrium Health $5,890 $11,781 2/5 71.0% Local government 0.3 mi
Atrium Health AnsonAtrium Health $5,890 $11,781 81.0% Local government 0.3 mi
Novant Health Mint Hill Medical CenterNovant Health 4/5 81.0% Nonprofit 0.0 mi
Novant Health Matthews Medical CenterNovant Health 4/5 70.0% Nonprofit 0.3 mi
Novant Health Huntersville Medical CenterNovant Health 4/5 66.0% Nonprofit 0.3 mi
Novant Health Rowan Medical CenterNovant Health 2/5 63.0% Nonprofit 0.3 mi
Novant Health Ballantyne Medical CenterNovant Health 80.0% Nonprofit 0.0 mi

Common questions

How much does Lumpectomy cost in Charlotte, NC?

Lumpectomy costs between $4,978 and $5,890 at 15 facilities near Charlotte, North Carolina. The median price is $5,890. The North Carolina statewide average is $9,982.

Which hospital is cheapest for Lumpectomy near Charlotte?

Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center has the lowest published cash price at $4,978. It has a 4-star CMS quality rating and 65.0% patient satisfaction.

Does a cheaper hospital mean lower quality?

No. In Charlotte, the lowest-priced facility (Novant Health Presbyterian 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 →

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 →