Price range near Charlotte

$313 to $479
1.5x price range North Carolina avg: $754

Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center (4★) has the lowest price — $166 less than the most expensive option nearby.

Hospital prices near Charlotte

What the data shows

Lowest published price here: Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center

Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center has the lowest published cash price in this comparison ($313) 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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Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center Novant Health · Nonprofit · 0.0 mi Price as of Mar 2026
Cash price $313
4★ 65.0% satisfied
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Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center Novant Health · Nonprofit · 0.0 mi Price as of Mar 2026
Cash price $396
4★ 81.0% satisfied
+26% vs lowest Compare
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Novant Health Matthews Medical Center Novant Health · Nonprofit · 0.3 mi Price as of Mar 2026
Cash price $396
4★ 70.0% satisfied
+26% vs lowest Compare
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Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center Novant Health · Nonprofit · 0.3 mi Price as of Mar 2026
Cash price $396
4★ 66.0% satisfied
+26% 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 $396
2★ 63.0% satisfied
+26% vs lowest Compare
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Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center Novant Health · Nonprofit · 0.0 mi Price as of Mar 2026
Cash price $396
80.0% satisfied
+26% vs lowest Compare
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Atrium Health Lincoln Atrium Health · Local government · 0.3 mi Price as of Dec 2025
Cash price $479
4★ 80.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+53% vs lowest Compare
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Atrium Health Union Atrium Health · Local government · 0.3 mi Price as of Dec 2025
Cash price $479
3★ 74.0% satisfied
+53% vs lowest Compare
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Atrium Health Pineville Atrium Health · Local government · 0.0 mi Price as of Dec 2025
Cash price $479
3★ 72.0% satisfied
+53% 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 $479
3★ 71.0% satisfied Low infections
+53% 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 $479
3★ 71.0% satisfied Low infections
+53% vs lowest Compare
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Stanly Regional Medical Center Atrium Health · Nonprofit · 0.3 mi Price as of Dec 2025
Cash price $479
3★ 71.0% satisfied
+53% 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 $479
3★ 66.0% satisfied
+53% vs lowest Compare
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Atrium Health Cleveland Atrium Health · Local government · 0.3 mi Price as of Dec 2025
Cash price $479
2★ 71.0% satisfied
+53% vs lowest Compare
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Atrium Health Anson Atrium Health · Local government · 0.3 mi Price as of Dec 2025
Cash price $479
81.0% satisfied
+53% vs lowest Compare

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

Best value Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center — $313 4★ CMS rating
You could save $166 by choosing the lowest-priced facility
North Carolina average $754 — 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

Good news: pregnancy ultrasounds in Charlotte are priced remarkably consistently across all 16 hospitals in the area, ranging from $395.50 to $405.49 for cash pay. This means your location choice won't dramatically affect your out-of-pocket cost — you can pick based on convenience, which facility you trust, or which has your OB-GYN on staff rather than worrying you're being overcharged. The Novant Health locations (Presbyterian, Mint Hill, and Ballantyne) sit at the lower end, while Atrium Health facilities are at the higher end, but we're talking about a $10 difference on a $400 procedure.

Before you schedule, call the billing department at your preferred hospital and confirm that $395–$405 cash price is current — ultrasound pricing can shift. Ask whether your insurance has a separate negotiated rate (it usually does, and you'll want to know your copay or coinsurance instead if you're using coverage). If cost is tight, ask if the hospital has financial assistance for patients under a certain income — many don't advertise it, but it's worth a thirty-second question.

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 Pregnancy?"

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 Pregnancy costs $313 at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center (4-star CMS rating) and up to $479 at Atrium Health Anson in Charlotte, North Carolina — a 1.5x difference for the same procedure across 15 facilities. The North Carolina statewide average is $754.

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.

vs North Carolina average 36% below average

Atrium Health's price of $479 is below the North Carolina average of $754.

Nearest alternative High Point Regional Health System — $247

High Point, NC · 69 mi away · UNC Health · 2★

Insurance rates at Atrium Health $102 to $607

52 insurance plans. Cheapest: Blue Cross Blue Shield. Most expensive: Three Rivers Provider Network.

What else you should know

32% of insurance rates exceed the cash price 232 of 718 negotiated rates at these hospitals cost more than paying cash. If you haven't met your deductible, ask for the cash rate. Learn more
Ownership affects price Nonprofit: avg $396, 3.5★ (7 hospitals). Other: avg $479, 3.0★ (8 hospitals)
View full data table
FacilityCash PriceGross ChargeStarsPatient RatingOwnershipDistance
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical CenterNovant Health $313 $626 4/5 65.0% Nonprofit 0.0 mi
Novant Health Mint Hill Medical CenterNovant Health $396 $791 4/5 81.0% Nonprofit 0.0 mi
Novant Health Matthews Medical CenterNovant Health $396 $791 4/5 70.0% Nonprofit 0.3 mi
Novant Health Huntersville Medical CenterNovant Health $396 $791 4/5 66.0% Nonprofit 0.3 mi
Novant Health Rowan Medical CenterNovant Health $396 $791 2/5 63.0% Nonprofit 0.3 mi
Novant Health Ballantyne Medical CenterNovant Health $396 $791 80.0% Nonprofit 0.0 mi
Atrium Health LincolnAtrium Health $479 $959 4/5 80.0% Local government 0.3 mi
Atrium Health UnionAtrium Health $479 $959 3/5 74.0% Local government 0.3 mi
Atrium Health PinevilleAtrium Health $479 $959 3/5 72.0% Local government 0.0 mi
Carolinas Medical Center-northeastAtrium Health $479 $959 3/5 71.0% Local government 0.3 mi
Carolinas Medical Center/behav HealthAtrium Health $479 $959 3/5 71.0% Local government 0.0 mi
Stanly Regional Medical CenterAtrium Health $479 $959 3/5 71.0% Nonprofit 0.3 mi
Atrium Health University CityAtrium Health $479 $959 3/5 66.0% Local government 0.0 mi
Atrium Health ClevelandAtrium Health $479 $959 2/5 71.0% Local government 0.3 mi
Atrium Health AnsonAtrium Health $479 $959 81.0% Local government 0.3 mi

Common questions

How much does Ultrasound Pregnancy cost in Charlotte, NC?

Ultrasound Pregnancy costs between $313 and $479 at 15 facilities near Charlotte, North Carolina. The median price is $479. The North Carolina statewide average is $754.

Which hospital is cheapest for Ultrasound Pregnancy near Charlotte?

Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center has the lowest published cash price at $313. 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 →

How much can I save by choosing a different hospital?

The maximum savings for Ultrasound Pregnancy near Charlotte is $166 — the difference between Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center ($313) and Atrium Health Anson ($479).

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 →