Price range near Chapel Hill

$221 to $580
2.6x price range North Carolina avg: $724

Hospital prices near Chapel Hill

What the data shows

Lowest published price here: Duke University Hospital

Duke University Hospital has the lowest published cash price in this comparison ($221) and Medicare's 5-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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Duke University Hospital Duke Health · For-profit · 10.4 mi · For-profit Price as of Apr 2026
Cash price $221
5★ 80.0% satisfied Low infections
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Duke Regional Hospital Duke Health · Local government · 10.4 mi Price as of Apr 2026
Cash price $221
4★ 71.0% satisfied Low infections
+0% vs lowest Compare
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Unc Hospitals UNC Health · State government · 0.0 mi Price as of Apr 2026
Cash price $580
5★ 78.0% satisfied
+162% vs lowest Compare
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Duke Health Raleigh Hospital Duke Health · · 25.0 mi Price as of Jan 2023
Gross charge $712

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 $724 — prices near Chapel Hill 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 Ultrasound Transvaginal?"

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 Transvaginal costs between $221 and $580 at 4 facilities near Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The North Carolina statewide average is $724.

About this market

Duke Health operates 3 of 4 hospitals near Chapel Hill (75%). Prices across their facilities are identical — comparison between them won't save you money.

vs North Carolina average 69% below average

Duke Health's price of $221 is below the North Carolina average of $724.

Nearest alternative J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital — $150

Southport, NC · 60 mi away

Insurance rates at Duke Health $82 to $819

25 insurance plans. Cheapest: UnitedHealthcare. Most expensive: Cigna.

What else you should know

30% of insurance rates exceed the cash price 25 of 84 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 For-profit: avg $221, 5.0★ (1 hospitals). Other: avg $401, 4.5★ (2 hospitals)
View full data table
FacilityCash PriceGross ChargeStarsPatient RatingOwnershipDistance
Duke University HospitalDuke Health $221 $819 5/5 80.0% For-profit 10.4 mi
Duke Regional HospitalDuke Health $221 $819 4/5 71.0% Local government 10.4 mi
Unc HospitalsUNC Health $580 $967 5/5 78.0% State government 0.0 mi
Duke Health Raleigh HospitalDuke Health $712 25.0 mi

Common questions

How much does Ultrasound Transvaginal cost in Chapel Hill, NC?

Ultrasound Transvaginal costs between $221 and $580 at 4 facilities near Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The median price is $221. The North Carolina statewide average is $724.

Which hospital is cheapest for Ultrasound Transvaginal near Chapel Hill?

Duke University Hospital has the lowest published cash price at $221. It has a 5-star CMS quality rating and 80.0% patient satisfaction.

Does a cheaper hospital mean lower quality?

No. In Chapel Hill, the lowest-priced facility (Duke University Hospital) has a 5-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 →