Ultrasound Abdomen Complete cost in Charlotte, NC
Ultrasound Abdomen Complete costs $522 to $1,729 cash across 18 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.
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center (4★) has the lowest price — $1,206 less than the most expensive option nearby.
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 ($522) 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.
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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 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.
"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.
"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.
Ultrasound Abdomen Complete costs $522 at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center (4-star CMS rating) and up to $1,729 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina — a 3.3x difference for the same procedure across 18 facilities. The North Carolina statewide average is $1,073.
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| Facility | Cash Price | Gross Charge | Stars | Patient Rating | Ownership | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novant Health Presbyterian Medical CenterNovant Health | $522 | $1,045 | 4/5 | 65.0% | Nonprofit | 0.0 mi |
| Duke Health Lake Norman HospitalDuke Health | $621 | $2,300 | 2/5 | 57.0% | For-profit | 0.3 mi |
| Rutherford Regional Medical Center | $630 | $1,575 | 3/5 | 60.0% | For-profit | 0.3 mi |
| 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 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 |
| Atrium Health LincolnAtrium Health | $665 | $1,331 | 4/5 | 80.0% | Local government | 0.3 mi |
| Atrium Health UnionAtrium Health | $665 | $1,331 | 3/5 | 74.0% | Local government | 0.3 mi |
| Atrium Health PinevilleAtrium Health | $665 | $1,331 | 3/5 | 72.0% | Local government | 0.0 mi |
| Carolinas Medical Center-northeastAtrium Health | $665 | $1,331 | 3/5 | 71.0% | Local government | 0.3 mi |
| Carolinas Medical Center/behav HealthAtrium Health | $665 | $1,331 | 3/5 | 71.0% | Local government | 0.0 mi |
| Stanly Regional Medical CenterAtrium Health | $665 | $1,331 | 3/5 | 71.0% | Nonprofit | 0.3 mi |
| Atrium Health University CityAtrium Health | $665 | $1,331 | 3/5 | 66.0% | Local government | 0.0 mi |
| Atrium Health ClevelandAtrium Health | $665 | $1,331 | 2/5 | 71.0% | Local government | 0.3 mi |
| Atrium Health AnsonAtrium Health | $665 | $1,331 | — | 81.0% | Local government | 0.3 mi |
| Caromont Regional Medical Center | $1,729 | $1,729 | 4/5 | 66.0% | Nonprofit | 0.3 mi |
Common questions
How much does Ultrasound Abdomen Complete cost in Charlotte, NC?
Ultrasound Abdomen Complete costs between $522 and $1,729 at 18 facilities near Charlotte, North Carolina. The median price is $665. The North Carolina statewide average is $1,073.
Which hospital is cheapest for Ultrasound Abdomen Complete near Charlotte?
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center has the lowest published cash price at $522. 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 (Caromont Regional 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 →
How much can I save by choosing a different hospital?
The maximum savings for Ultrasound Abdomen Complete near Charlotte is $1,206 — the difference between Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center ($522) and Caromont Regional Medical Center ($1,729).
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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 →