Hospital prices in North Carolina
Compare what every hospital we cover in North Carolina charges for common procedures, side by side with quality ratings and insurance rates.
18 hospitals in North Carolina publish prices for 92 common medical procedures, from basic lab tests and imaging to major surgeries. Prices vary substantially within each procedure — see the biggest differences below.
Biggest price differences
The same procedure costs dramatically different amounts at North Carolina hospitals.
Price by hospital system
| System | Avg Price | Hospitals | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novant Health | $866 | 10 | 3.6★ |
Cities we cover in North Carolina
These are the metros where we have hospital price data. Pick a procedure above — you'll see prices at every hospital in any of these cities.
All North Carolina hospitals
18 hospitals ranked by quality.
| Hospital | City | Stars | Patient Rating | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center Novant Health | Supply | ★★★★☆ | 71.0% | Nonprofit |
| Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center Novant Health | Winston-Salem | ★★★★☆ | 68.0% | Nonprofit |
| Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center Novant Health | Huntersville | ★★★★☆ | 66.0% | Nonprofit |
| Novant Health Matthews Medical Center Novant Health | Matthews | ★★★★☆ | 70.0% | Nonprofit |
| Novant Health Medical Park Hospital Novant Health | Winston-Salem | ★★★★☆ | 92.0% | Nonprofit |
| Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center Novant Health | Charlotte | ★★★★☆ | 81.0% | Nonprofit |
| Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center Novant Health | Charlotte | ★★★★☆ | 65.0% | Nonprofit |
| Lexington Memorial Hospital INC | Lexington | ★★★☆☆ | 72.0% | Nonprofit |
| Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center Novant Health | Thomasville | ★★★☆☆ | 69.0% | Nonprofit |
| High Point Regional Health System | High Point | ★★☆☆☆ | 64.0% | Nonprofit |
| Novant Health Rowan Medical Center Novant Health | Salisbury | ★★☆☆☆ | 63.0% | Nonprofit |
| Davie Medical Center | Bermuda Run | — | — | |
| J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital | Southport | — | 85.0% | Nonprofit |
| Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center Novant Health | Charlotte | — | 80.0% | Nonprofit |
| Novant Health Charlotte Orthopedic Hospital | Charlotte | — | — | |
| Novant Health Clemmons Medical Center | Clemmons | — | — | |
| Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center | Kernersville | — | — | |
| Novant Health Pender Medical Center | Burgaw | — | — |
Common questions
How much do hospital procedures cost in North Carolina?
Procedure prices at 18 North Carolina hospitals range from $9 to $21,483. The average is $1,145. Prices vary by hospital, ownership type, location, and insurance plan.
Why do North Carolina hospitals charge different prices for the same procedure?
Price variation is driven by ownership type (for-profit hospitals charge more on average), location, negotiated insurance rates, and facility overhead. The CMS Hospital Price Transparency Rule requires every hospital to publish all prices, making these differences visible.
Can I save money by paying cash instead of using insurance?
In many cases, yes. Our analysis shows that a significant percentage of insurance negotiated rates exceed the hospital's own cash price. If you haven't met your deductible, ask the billing department about their cash rate before scheduling.
Data compiled by HospitalCost from 17 federal sources including CMS Hospital Price Transparency files, Hospital Compare, HCAHPS, and Medicare Cost Reports. Updated April 2026.