Price range near Charlotte

$1,386 to $1,463
1.1x price range North Carolina avg: $1,658

Hospital prices near Charlotte

1
Novant Health Rowan Medical Center Novant Health · Nonprofit · 0.3 mi
$1,386 cash price
2★ 63.0% satisfied Safety penalty
2
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center Novant Health · Nonprofit · 0.0 mi
$1,463 cash price
4★ 65.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+6% vs lowest Compare
3
Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center Novant Health · Nonprofit · 0.0 mi
$1,463 cash price
80.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+6% vs lowest Compare
4
Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center Novant Health · Nonprofit · 0.0 mi
4★ 81.0% satisfied Safety penalty
5
Novant Health Matthews Medical Center Novant Health · Nonprofit · 0.3 mi
4★ 70.0% satisfied Safety penalty
6
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 $1,658 — 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 facing a stress echocardiogram in Charlotte, the good news is prices are fairly stable across your options—the cash price ranges from about $1,400 to $1,463, which means you're looking at roughly the same out-of-pocket cost whether you choose one facility or another. What matters more right now is whether your insurance will actually cover this test and what your deductible or copay will be, since that's what you'll actually owe.

Before you schedule, call your insurance company and ask whether a stress echocardiogram is covered and what you'd pay out of pocket—this matters way more than the sticker price difference. Then call the hospital's billing department and ask for their cash price if you're uninsured or if paying cash turns out to be cheaper than your insurance cost. Ask specifically about financial assistance programs too, since you may qualify even if you have insurance.

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 Stress Echocardiogram?"

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.

Stress Echocardiogram costs between $1,386 and $1,463 at 6 facilities near Charlotte, North Carolina. The North Carolina statewide average is $1,658.

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 12% below average

Novant Health's price of $1,463 is below the North Carolina average of $1,658.

Nearest alternative High Point Regional Health System — $934

High Point, NC · 69 mi away · 2★

Insurance rates at Novant Health $176 to $2,689

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

What else you should know

29% of insurance rates exceed the cash price 45 of 157 negotiated rates at these hospitals cost more than paying cash. If you haven't met your deductible, ask for the cash rate. Learn more
View full data table
FacilityCash PriceGross ChargeStarsPatient RatingOwnershipDistance
Novant Health Rowan Medical CenterNovant Health $1,386 $2,772 2/5 63.0% Nonprofit 0.3 mi
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical CenterNovant Health $1,463 $2,926 4/5 65.0% Nonprofit 0.0 mi
Novant Health Ballantyne Medical CenterNovant Health $1,463 $2,926 80.0% Nonprofit 0.0 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

Common questions

How much does Stress Echocardiogram cost in Charlotte, NC?

Stress Echocardiogram costs between $1,386 and $1,463 at 6 facilities near Charlotte, North Carolina. The median price is $1,463. The North Carolina statewide average is $1,658.

Which hospital is cheapest for Stress Echocardiogram near Charlotte?

Novant Health Rowan Medical Center has the lowest published cash price at $1,386. It has a 2-star CMS quality rating and 63.0% patient satisfaction.

Does a cheaper hospital mean lower quality?

No. In Charlotte, the lowest-priced facility (Novant Health Rowan Medical Center) has a 2-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 →