MRI Knee with and without Contrast cost in Charlotte, NC
MRI Knee with and without Contrast costs $1,632 to $2,495 cash across 15 hospitals within 25 miles of Charlotte.
Price range near Charlotte
Each dot is one hospital’s published cash price — cheapest on the left, most expensive on the right. Hospital-by-hospital detail below.
Hospital prices near Charlotte
Lowest published price here: Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center has the lowest published cash price in this comparison ($1,631) 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.
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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
If you're paying out of pocket for this knee MRI in Charlotte, you're looking at $2,063 across the hospitals pricing it publicly—and that price is locked in. There's no haggling room here; every facility quoting a cash price is at the same number, which actually works in your favor because you don't need to shop around. That's also about $150 less than the state average, so Charlotte's pricing is competitive. The catch is that only two of the thirteen hospitals in the area have published their cash prices, so your specific facility might not be on this list.
Before you schedule, call your doctor's office and ask which imaging center they're sending you to—then contact that facility's billing department directly and confirm the $2,063 cash price applies to you. If your insurance is covering this, ask whether you're responsible for the full cost or just a copay, since that changes everything. If cost is tight, ask the billing office about financial assistance; some hospitals have programs for patients who qualify by income.
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.
"What is your cash price for MRI Knee with and 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.
"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.
"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.
MRI Knee with and without Contrast costs between $1,632 and $2,495 at 15 facilities near Charlotte, North Carolina. The North Carolina statewide average is $3,407.
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.
Atrium Health's price of $2,495 is below the North Carolina average of $3,407.
Charlotte, NC · 0 mi away · Novant Health · 4★
52 insurance plans. Cheapest: Blue Cross Blue Shield. Most expensive: Three Rivers Provider Network.
What else you should know
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| Facility | Cash Price | Gross Charge | Stars | Patient Rating | Ownership | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novant Health Presbyterian Medical CenterNovant Health | $1,632 | $3,263 | 4/5 | 65.0% | Nonprofit | 0.0 mi |
| Novant Health Rowan Medical CenterNovant Health | $2,063 | $4,126 | 2/5 | 63.0% | Nonprofit | 0.3 mi |
| Atrium Health LincolnAtrium Health | $2,495 | $4,991 | 4/5 | 80.0% | Local government | 0.3 mi |
| Atrium Health UnionAtrium Health | $2,495 | $4,991 | 3/5 | 74.0% | Local government | 0.3 mi |
| Atrium Health PinevilleAtrium Health | $2,495 | $4,991 | 3/5 | 72.0% | Local government | 0.0 mi |
| Carolinas Medical Center-northeastAtrium Health | $2,495 | $4,991 | 3/5 | 71.0% | Local government | 0.3 mi |
| Carolinas Medical Center/behav HealthAtrium Health | $2,495 | $4,991 | 3/5 | 71.0% | Local government | 0.0 mi |
| Stanly Regional Medical CenterAtrium Health | $2,495 | $4,991 | 3/5 | 71.0% | Nonprofit | 0.3 mi |
| Atrium Health University CityAtrium Health | $2,495 | $4,991 | 3/5 | 66.0% | Local government | 0.0 mi |
| Atrium Health ClevelandAtrium Health | $2,495 | $4,991 | 2/5 | 71.0% | Local government | 0.3 mi |
| Atrium Health AnsonAtrium Health | $2,495 | $4,991 | — | 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 Ballantyne Medical CenterNovant Health | — | — | — | 80.0% | Nonprofit | 0.0 mi |
Common questions
How much does MRI Knee with and without Contrast cost in Charlotte, NC?
MRI Knee with and without Contrast costs between $1,632 and $2,495 at 15 facilities near Charlotte, North Carolina. The median price is $2,495. The North Carolina statewide average is $3,407.
Which hospital is cheapest for MRI Knee with and without Contrast near Charlotte?
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center has the lowest published cash price at $1,632. 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 →
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