Price range near Charlotte

$207 to $526
2.5x price range North Carolina avg: $257

Hospital prices near Charlotte

What the data shows

Lowest published price here: Atrium Health Lincoln

Atrium Health Lincoln has the lowest published cash price in this comparison ($206) 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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Atrium Health Lincoln Atrium Health · Local government · 0.3 mi Price as of Dec 2025
Cash price $207
4★ 80.0% satisfied Safety penalty
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Atrium Health Union Atrium Health · Local government · 0.3 mi Price as of Dec 2025
Cash price $207
3★ 74.0% satisfied
+0% vs lowest Compare
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Atrium Health Pineville Atrium Health · Local government · 0.0 mi Price as of Dec 2025
Cash price $207
3★ 72.0% satisfied
+0% 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 $207
3★ 71.0% satisfied Low infections
+0% 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 $207
3★ 71.0% satisfied Low infections
+0% vs lowest Compare
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Stanly Regional Medical Center Atrium Health · Nonprofit · 0.3 mi Price as of Dec 2025
Cash price $207
3★ 71.0% satisfied
+0% 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 $207
3★ 66.0% satisfied
+0% vs lowest Compare
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Atrium Health Cleveland Atrium Health · Local government · 0.3 mi Price as of Dec 2025
Cash price $207
2★ 71.0% satisfied
+0% vs lowest Compare
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Atrium Health Anson Atrium Health · Local government · 0.3 mi Price as of Dec 2025
Cash price $207
81.0% satisfied
+0% vs lowest Compare
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Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center Novant Health · Nonprofit · 0.0 mi Price as of Mar 2026
Cash price $218
4★ 65.0% satisfied
+5% vs lowest Compare
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Novant Health Rowan Medical Center Novant Health · Nonprofit · 0.3 mi Price as of Mar 2026
Cash price $218
2★ 63.0% satisfied
+5% vs lowest Compare
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Caromont Regional Medical Center Nonprofit · 0.3 mi Price as of May 2026
Cash price $526
4★ 66.0% satisfied Low infections
+155% vs lowest Compare
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Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center Novant Health · Nonprofit · 0.0 mi Price as of Mar 2026
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4★ 81.0% satisfied
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Novant Health Matthews Medical Center Novant Health · Nonprofit · 0.3 mi Price as of Mar 2026
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4★ 70.0% satisfied
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Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center Novant Health · Nonprofit · 0.3 mi Price as of Mar 2026
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4★ 66.0% satisfied
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Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center Novant Health · Nonprofit · 0.0 mi Price as of Mar 2026
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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 $257 — 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 Skin Biopsy Tangential?"

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.

Skin Biopsy Tangential costs between $207 and $526 at 16 facilities near Charlotte, North Carolina. The North Carolina statewide average is $257.

What else you should know

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42% of insurance rates exceed the cash price 232 of 546 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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Ownership affects price Nonprofit: avg $292, 3.3★ (4 hospitals). Other: avg $207, 3.0★ (8 hospitals)
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FacilityCash PriceGross ChargeStarsPatient RatingOwnershipDistance
Atrium Health LincolnAtrium Health $207 $413 4/5 80.0% Local government 0.3 mi
Atrium Health UnionAtrium Health $207 $413 3/5 74.0% Local government 0.3 mi
Atrium Health PinevilleAtrium Health $207 $413 3/5 72.0% Local government 0.0 mi
Carolinas Medical Center-northeastAtrium Health $207 $413 3/5 71.0% Local government 0.3 mi
Carolinas Medical Center/behav HealthAtrium Health $207 $413 3/5 71.0% Local government 0.0 mi
Stanly Regional Medical CenterAtrium Health $207 $413 3/5 71.0% Nonprofit 0.3 mi
Atrium Health University CityAtrium Health $207 $413 3/5 66.0% Local government 0.0 mi
Atrium Health ClevelandAtrium Health $207 $413 2/5 71.0% Local government 0.3 mi
Atrium Health AnsonAtrium Health $207 $413 — 81.0% Local government 0.3 mi
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical CenterNovant Health $218 $435 4/5 65.0% Nonprofit 0.0 mi
Novant Health Rowan Medical CenterNovant Health $218 $435 2/5 63.0% Nonprofit 0.3 mi
Caromont Regional Medical Center $526 $526 4/5 66.0% Nonprofit 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 Skin Biopsy Tangential cost in Charlotte, NC?

Skin Biopsy Tangential costs between $207 and $526 at 16 facilities near Charlotte, North Carolina. The median price is $207. The North Carolina statewide average is $257.

Which hospital is cheapest for Skin Biopsy Tangential near Charlotte?

Atrium Health Lincoln has the lowest published cash price at $207. It has a 4-star CMS quality rating and 80.0% patient satisfaction.

Does a cheaper hospital mean lower quality?

No. In Charlotte, the lowest-priced facility (Atrium Health Lincoln) 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 →