Price range near Charlotte

$661 to $661
1.0x price range North Carolina avg: $1,190

Hospital prices near Charlotte

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Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center Novant Health · Nonprofit · 0.0 mi
$661 cash price
4★ 81.0% satisfied Safety penalty
2
Novant Health Matthews Medical Center Novant Health · Nonprofit · 0.3 mi
$661 cash price
4★ 70.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+0% vs lowest Compare
3
Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center Novant Health · Nonprofit · 0.3 mi
$661 cash price
4★ 66.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+0% vs lowest Compare
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Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center Novant Health · Nonprofit · 0.0 mi
$661 cash price
4★ 65.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+0% vs lowest Compare
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Novant Health Rowan Medical Center Novant Health · Nonprofit · 0.3 mi
$661 cash price
2★ 63.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+0% vs lowest Compare
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Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center Novant Health · Nonprofit · 0.0 mi
$661 cash price
80.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+0% vs lowest Compare

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Before you schedule

Best value Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center — $661 4★ CMS rating
You could save $0 by choosing the lowest-priced facility
North Carolina average $1,190 — 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 paying out of pocket for this ultrasound, where you go in Charlotte matters — your cash price could be anywhere from $347 to $661 depending on which hospital you choose. The Atrium Health locations (Pineville, Carolinas Medical Center, and University City) are charging about half what Novant Health facilities charge for the same scan. If your insurance is covering it, call your plan to confirm which hospitals are in-network, since the insurance price you'll see billed might be different from these cash prices.

Before you schedule, call the hospital's billing department and ask for the cash price for a complete abdominal ultrasound — confirm you're getting the same service at each place you compare. If you're uninsured or have a high deductible, ask directly whether they have financial assistance programs. Get your appointment locked in soon so you're not scrambling if your doctor's office needs results quickly.

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 Ultrasound Abdomen Complete?"

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.

Ultrasound Abdomen Complete costs $661 at Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center (4-star CMS rating) and up to $661 at Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina — a 1.0x difference for the same procedure across 6 facilities. The North Carolina statewide average is $1,190.

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 44% below average

Novant Health's price of $661 is below the North Carolina average of $1,190.

Nearest alternative Lexington Memorial Hospital INC — $426

Lexington, NC · 83 mi away · 3★

Insurance rates at Novant Health $102 to $1,282

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

What else you should know

29% of insurance rates exceed the cash price 90 of 313 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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FacilityCash PriceGross ChargeStarsPatient RatingOwnershipDistance
Novant Health Mint Hill Medical CenterNovant Health $661 $1,322 4/5 81.0% Nonprofit 0.0 mi
Novant Health Matthews Medical CenterNovant Health $661 $1,322 4/5 70.0% Nonprofit 0.3 mi
Novant Health Huntersville Medical CenterNovant Health $661 $1,322 4/5 66.0% Nonprofit 0.3 mi
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical CenterNovant Health $661 $1,322 4/5 65.0% Nonprofit 0.0 mi
Novant Health Rowan Medical CenterNovant Health $661 $1,322 2/5 63.0% Nonprofit 0.3 mi
Novant Health Ballantyne Medical CenterNovant Health $661 $1,322 80.0% Nonprofit 0.0 mi

Common questions

How much does Ultrasound Abdomen Complete cost in Charlotte, NC?

Ultrasound Abdomen Complete costs between $661 and $661 at 6 facilities near Charlotte, North Carolina. The median price is $661. The North Carolina statewide average is $1,190.

Which hospital is cheapest for Ultrasound Abdomen Complete near Charlotte?

Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center has the lowest published cash price at $661. It has a 4-star CMS quality rating and 81.0% patient satisfaction.

Does a cheaper hospital mean lower quality?

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

How much can I save by choosing a different hospital?

The maximum savings for Ultrasound Abdomen Complete near Charlotte is $0 — the difference between Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center ($661) and Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center ($661).

Data compiled from 17 federal sources including CMS Hospital Price Transparency files, Hospital Compare, HCAHPS, and Medicare Cost Reports. Updated April 2026. Full methodology →