Price range near Charlotte

$7 to $40
5.8x price range North Carolina avg: $68

Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center (4★) has the lowest price — $33 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 ($7) 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 $7
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 $26
4★ 81.0% satisfied
+264% 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 $26
4★ 70.0% satisfied
+264% 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 $26
4★ 66.0% satisfied
+264% 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 $26
2★ 63.0% satisfied
+264% 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 $26
80.0% satisfied
+264% vs lowest Compare
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Atrium Health Lincoln Atrium Health · Local government · 0.3 mi Price as of Dec 2025
Cash price $40
4★ 80.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+476% vs lowest Compare
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Atrium Health Union Atrium Health · Local government · 0.3 mi Price as of Dec 2025
Cash price $40
3★ 74.0% satisfied
+476% vs lowest Compare
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Atrium Health Pineville Atrium Health · Local government · 0.0 mi Price as of Dec 2025
Cash price $40
3★ 72.0% satisfied
+476% 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 $40
3★ 71.0% satisfied Low infections
+476% 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 $40
3★ 71.0% satisfied Low infections
+476% vs lowest Compare
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Stanly Regional Medical Center Atrium Health · Nonprofit · 0.3 mi Price as of Dec 2025
Cash price $40
3★ 71.0% satisfied
+476% 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 $40
3★ 66.0% satisfied
+476% vs lowest Compare
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Atrium Health Cleveland Atrium Health · Local government · 0.3 mi Price as of Dec 2025
Cash price $40
2★ 71.0% satisfied
+476% vs lowest Compare
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Atrium Health Anson Atrium Health · Local government · 0.3 mi Price as of Dec 2025
Cash price $40
81.0% satisfied
+476% 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 — $7 4★ CMS rating
You could save $33 by choosing the lowest-priced facility
North Carolina average $68 — 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 urinalysis, where you go matters — the cash price ranges from $12.22 to $25.5 in Charlotte, more than double at the high end. The Atrium Health locations (Pineville, University City, and the behavioral health center) all charge $12.22, while Novant Health facilities across the city charge $25.5 for the same test. Since this is a straightforward lab test, there's no clinical reason to pay more — you're just choosing based on location and convenience.

Before you schedule, call the lab department at your preferred location and confirm they'll honor that cash price for a urinalysis with microscopy. If you're uninsured or paying out of pocket, ask directly: some hospitals have financial assistance programs that might lower your cost further if your household income qualifies. Then pick whichever location is easiest for you to get to — at this price difference, the savings are real but small enough that a closer facility might be worth it.

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 Urinalysis with Microscopy?"

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.

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"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.

Urinalysis with Microscopy costs $7 at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center (4-star CMS rating) and up to $40 at Atrium Health Anson in Charlotte, North Carolina — a 5.8x difference for the same procedure across 15 facilities. The North Carolina statewide average is $68.

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 41% below average

Atrium Health's price of $40 is below the North Carolina average of $68.

Nearest alternative Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center — $7

Charlotte, NC · 0 mi away · Novant Health · 4★

Insurance rates at Atrium Health $2 to $14

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

What else you should know

Ownership affects price Nonprofit: avg $25, 3.5★ (7 hospitals). Other: avg $40, 3.0★ (8 hospitals)
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FacilityCash PriceGross ChargeStarsPatient RatingOwnershipDistance
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical CenterNovant Health $7 $14 4/5 65.0% Nonprofit 0.0 mi
Novant Health Mint Hill Medical CenterNovant Health $26 $51 4/5 81.0% Nonprofit 0.0 mi
Novant Health Matthews Medical CenterNovant Health $26 $51 4/5 70.0% Nonprofit 0.3 mi
Novant Health Huntersville Medical CenterNovant Health $26 $51 4/5 66.0% Nonprofit 0.3 mi
Novant Health Rowan Medical CenterNovant Health $26 $51 2/5 63.0% Nonprofit 0.3 mi
Novant Health Ballantyne Medical CenterNovant Health $26 $51 80.0% Nonprofit 0.0 mi
Atrium Health LincolnAtrium Health $40 $81 4/5 80.0% Local government 0.3 mi
Atrium Health UnionAtrium Health $40 $81 3/5 74.0% Local government 0.3 mi
Atrium Health PinevilleAtrium Health $40 $81 3/5 72.0% Local government 0.0 mi
Carolinas Medical Center-northeastAtrium Health $40 $81 3/5 71.0% Local government 0.3 mi
Carolinas Medical Center/behav HealthAtrium Health $40 $81 3/5 71.0% Local government 0.0 mi
Stanly Regional Medical CenterAtrium Health $40 $81 3/5 71.0% Nonprofit 0.3 mi
Atrium Health University CityAtrium Health $40 $81 3/5 66.0% Local government 0.0 mi
Atrium Health ClevelandAtrium Health $40 $81 2/5 71.0% Local government 0.3 mi
Atrium Health AnsonAtrium Health $40 $81 81.0% Local government 0.3 mi

Common questions

How much does Urinalysis with Microscopy cost in Charlotte, NC?

Urinalysis with Microscopy costs between $7 and $40 at 15 facilities near Charlotte, North Carolina. The median price is $40. The North Carolina statewide average is $68.

Which hospital is cheapest for Urinalysis with Microscopy near Charlotte?

Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center has the lowest published cash price at $7. 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 Urinalysis with Microscopy near Charlotte is $33 — the difference between Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center ($7) and Atrium Health Anson ($40).

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 →