Person Memorial Hospital
Person Memorial Hospital in Roxboro, NC publishes cash prices for 275 common procedures listed here, from its own machine-readable price file (the file does not say when it was last updated). Compared with other hospitals in the state, its outpatient cash prices are above the North Carolina median for 205 of 267 procedures and below it for 58. By typical cash price it ranks #47 of 59 North Carolina hospitals, cheapest first. Click a procedure to compare it with other hospitals nearby.
615 Ridge Road Roxboro NC 27573 Collected Sep 27, 2026 Source price file (336) 599-2121
Acute care hospital Emergency department CMS star rating 3 of 5 CCN 340159 · CMS hospital register
CMS price transparency record
The federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) enforces the rule that makes hospitals publish their prices. Its public enforcement list shows 2 actions for a hospital named Person Memorial Hospital in Roxboro, NC:
- Apr 17, 2025 Met requirements
- Jun 18, 2025 Met requirements
Met requirements: CMS reviewed the hospital and found it met the requirements, so no further action was taken.
A notice records a step in a CMS review; it is not a court finding. Source: CMS, Hospital Price Transparency Enforcement Activities and Outcomes, actions through Jul 31, 2026.
Scans and imaging
| Procedure | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | vs North Carolina | Off list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ankle X-ray, complete, 3 or more views CPT 73610 Radiologic examination, ankle; complete, minimum of 3 views | $265.20 | $663.00 | $57.46 | 3% below | 60% |
| Ankle-brachial index (ABI), blood pressure test for leg arteries both sides CPT 93922 Limited bilateral noninvasive physiologic studies of upper or lower extremity arteries, (eg, for lower extremity: ankle/brachial indices at distal posterior tibial and anterior tibial/dorsalis pedis arteries plus bidirectional, Doppler waveform recording and analysis at 1-2 levels, or ankle/brachial | $448.40 | $1,121.00 | $124.41–$1,121.00 | — | 60% |
| Barium swallow (esophagus X-ray with contrast) CPT 74220 Radiologic examination, esophagus, including scout chest radiograph(s) and delayed image(s), when performed; single-contrast (eg, barium) study | $458.80 | $1,147.00 | $140.13 | 8% above | 60% |
| Bone scan, whole body (nuclear medicine) CPT 78306 Bone and/or joint imaging; whole body | $1,735.20 | $4,338.00 | $481.86 | 24% above | 60% |
| Breast ultrasound, complete, one breast one side CPT 76641 Ultrasound, breast, unilateral, real time with image documentation, including axilla when performed; complete | $454.80 | $1,137.00 | $102.63–$1,137.00 | 12% below | 60% |
| CT angiography of the chest (CTA), for blood clots in the lungs CPT 71275 Computed tomographic angiography, chest (noncoronary), with contrast material(s), including noncontrast images, if performed, and image postprocessing | $2,808.80 | $7,022.00 | $382.45 | 34% above | 60% |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis, no contrast dye CPT 74176 Computed tomography, abdomen and pelvis; without contrast material | $3,435.20 | $8,588.00 | $382.45 | 19% above | 60% |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis, with contrast dye CPT 74177 Computed tomography, abdomen and pelvis; with contrast material(s) | $4,224.00 | $10,560.00 | $668.80 | 17% above | 60% |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis, without and then with contrast dye CPT 74178 Computed tomography, abdomen and pelvis; without contrast material in one or both body regions, followed by contrast material(s) and further sections in one or both body regions | $4,671.60 | $11,679.00 | $958.00 | 21% above | 60% |
| CT scan of the abdomen with contrast CPT 74160 Computed tomography, abdomen; with contrast material(s) | $2,888.40 | $7,221.00 | $742.00 | 34% above | 60% |
| CT scan of the abdomen without contrast CPT 74150 Computed tomography, abdomen; without contrast material | $2,491.20 | $6,228.00 | $382.45 | 40% above | 60% |
| CT scan of the face and sinuses, no contrast dye CPT 70486 Computed tomography, maxillofacial area; without contrast material | $2,445.20 | $6,113.00 | $505.05 | 85% above | 60% |
| CT scan of the head or brain, no contrast dye CPT 70450 Computed tomography, head or brain; without contrast material | $1,556.00 | $3,890.00 | $492.95 | 23% above | 60% |
| CT scan of the head with contrast CPT 70460 Computed tomography, head or brain; with contrast material(s) | $1,718.80 | $4,297.00 | $382.45 | 7% above | 60% |
| CT scan of the head without and with contrast CPT 70470 Computed tomography, head or brain; without contrast material, followed by contrast material(s) and further sections | $1,929.20 | $4,823.00 | $382.45 | 1% below | 60% |
| CT scan of the lower back (lumbar spine) without contrast CPT 72131 Computed tomography, lumbar spine; without contrast material | $3,132.00 | $7,830.00 | $958.00 | 101% above | 60% |
| CT scan of the neck (cervical spine), no contrast dye CPT 72125 Computed tomography, cervical spine; without contrast material | $2,638.40 | $6,596.00 | $505.05 | 74% above | 60% |
| CT scan of the pelvis, with contrast dye CPT 72193 Computed tomography, pelvis; with contrast material(s) | $2,888.40 | $7,221.00 | $382.45 | 65% above | 60% |
| Carotid artery ultrasound (duplex), both sides of the neck both sides CPT 93880 Duplex scan of extracranial arteries; complete bilateral study | $1,414.00 | $3,535.00 | $233.29–$3,535.00 | — | 60% |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views CPT 71046 Radiologic examination, chest; 2 views | $260.80 | $652.00 | $84.98–$652.00 | 12% above | 60% |
| Chest X-ray, single view CPT 71045 Radiologic examination, chest; single view | $254.00 | $635.00 | $84.98–$635.00 | 36% above | 60% |
| Complete ultrasound of the back of the abdomen, such as both kidneys CPT 76770 Ultrasound, retroperitoneal (eg, renal, aorta, nodes), real time with image documentation; complete | $643.60 | $1,609.00 | $224.80 | 16% above | 60% |
| DEXA bone density scan of the hip, pelvis or spine CPT 77080 Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), bone density study, 1 or more sites; axial skeleton (eg, hips, pelvis, spine) | $515.60 | $1,289.00 | $192.53 | 25% above | 60% |
| DEXA bone density scan of the wrist, heel or finger (peripheral) CPT 77081 Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), bone density study, 1 or more sites; appendicular skeleton (peripheral) (eg, radius, wrist, heel) | $232.00 | $580.00 | $77.62 | 7% above | 60% |
| Diagnostic CT scan of the chest, no contrast dye CPT 71250 Computed tomography, thorax, diagnostic; without contrast material | $2,068.80 | $5,172.00 | $958.00 | 53% above | 60% |
| Diagnostic CT scan of the chest, with contrast dye CPT 71260 Computed tomography, thorax, diagnostic; with contrast material(s) | $2,476.00 | $6,190.00 | $667.34 | 45% above | 60% |
| Diagnostic mammogram, both breasts both sides CPT 77066 Diagnostic mammography, including computer-aided detection (CAD) when performed; bilateral | $400.00 | $1,000.00 | $144.16–$1,000.00 | — | 60% |
| Diagnostic mammogram, one breast one side CPT 77065 Diagnostic mammography, including computer-aided detection (CAD) when performed; unilateral | $322.00 | $805.00 | $114.35–$805.00 | 33% above | 60% |
| Duplex ultrasound of the leg arteries, both legs both sides CPT 93925 Duplex scan of lower extremity arteries or arterial bypass grafts; complete bilateral study | $1,314.80 | $3,287.00 | $233.29–$3,287.00 | — | 60% |
| Duplex ultrasound of the leg veins, both legs both sides CPT 93970 Duplex scan of extremity veins including responses to compression and other maneuvers; complete bilateral study | $1,180.80 | $2,952.00 | $233.29–$2,952.00 | — | 60% |
| Echocardiogram through the chest wall, complete, with Doppler CPT 93306 Echocardiography, transthoracic, real-time with image documentation (2D), includes M-mode recording, when performed, complete, with spectral Doppler echocardiography, and with color flow Doppler echocardiography | $2,523.20 | $6,308.00 | $529.19–$6,308.00 | 51% above | 60% |
| HIDA scan: nuclear imaging of the liver, bile ducts and gallbladder CPT 78226 Hepatobiliary system imaging, including gallbladder when present | $1,849.20 | $4,623.00 | $780.44 | 29% above | 60% |
| In-lab sleep study with CPAP or bilevel titration, age 6 and older CPT 95811 Polysomnography; age 6 years or older, sleep staging with 4 or more additional parameters of sleep, with initiation of continuous positive airway pressure therapy or bilevel ventilation, attended by a technologist | $4,362.40 | $10,906.00 | $1,869.98 | 16% above | 60% |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views CPT 73562 Radiologic examination, knee; 3 views | $266.40 | $666.00 | $63.52 | 4% below | 60% |
| Limited abdominal ultrasound of one organ or area, such as the gallbladder CPT 76705 Ultrasound, abdominal, real time with image documentation; limited (eg, single organ, quadrant, follow-up) | $514.00 | $1,285.00 | $167.34 | 9% below | 60% |
| Low-dose CT of the chest for lung cancer screening, no contrast dye CPT 71271 Computed tomography, thorax, low dose for lung cancer screening, without contrast material(s) | $593.60 | $1,484.00 | $382.45 | 75% above | 60% |
| MRI of knee or other lower-limb joint, no contrast dye CPT 73721 Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, any joint of lower extremity; without contrast material | $2,271.20 | $5,678.00 | $1,318.00 | 18% above | 60% |
| MRI of knee or other lower-limb joint, without and then with contrast dye CPT 73723 Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, any joint of lower extremity; without contrast material(s), followed by contrast material(s) and further sequences | $2,370.40 | $5,926.00 | $819.55 | 19% below | 60% |
| MRI of the abdomen without contrast CPT 74181 Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, abdomen; without contrast material(s) | $2,271.20 | $5,678.00 | $1,318.00 | at median | 60% |
| MRI of the abdomen, without and then with contrast dye CPT 74183 Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, abdomen; without contrast material(s), followed by with contrast material(s) and further sequences | $3,109.60 | $7,774.00 | $819.55 | at median | 60% |
| MRI of the brain, no contrast dye CPT 70551 Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, brain (including brain stem); without contrast material | $2,271.20 | $5,678.00 | $819.55 | at median | 60% |
| MRI of the brain, with and without contrast dye CPT 70553 Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, brain (including brain stem); without contrast material, followed by contrast material(s) and further sequences | $2,936.00 | $7,340.00 | $1,318.00 | at median | 60% |
| MRI of the lower back, no contrast dye CPT 72148 Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents, lumbar; without contrast material | $2,271.20 | $5,678.00 | $927.44 | 1% above | 60% |
| MRI of the lower back, without and then with contrast dye CPT 72158 Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents, without contrast material, followed by contrast material(s) and further sequences; lumbar | $2,936.00 | $7,340.00 | $1,318.00 | at median | 60% |
| MRI of the mid back (thoracic spine), no contrast dye CPT 72146 Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents, thoracic; without contrast material | $2,271.20 | $5,678.00 | $927.44 | 7% above | 60% |
| MRI of the neck (cervical spine) without and with contrast CPT 72156 Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents, without contrast material, followed by contrast material(s) and further sequences; cervical | $2,271.20 | $5,678.00 | $1,326.62 | 24% below | 60% |
| MRI of the neck (cervical spine), no contrast dye CPT 72141 Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents, cervical; without contrast material | $2,271.20 | $5,678.00 | $819.55 | at median | 60% |
| MRI of the pelvis without and with contrast CPT 72197 Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, pelvis; without contrast material(s), followed by contrast material(s) and further sequences | $2,744.40 | $6,861.00 | $1,326.62 | 21% below | 60% |
| MRI of the pelvis, no contrast dye CPT 72195 Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, pelvis; without contrast material(s) | $2,271.20 | $5,678.00 | $819.55 | 30% above | 60% |
| MRI of the shoulder, elbow or wrist joint, no contrast dye CPT 73221 Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, any joint of upper extremity; without contrast material(s) | $2,271.20 | $5,678.00 | $927.44 | 17% above | 60% |
| Nuclear stress test imaging (SPECT), rest and stress studies CPT 78452 Myocardial perfusion imaging, tomographic (SPECT) (including attenuation correction, qualitative or quantitative wall motion, ejection fraction by first pass or gated technique, additional quantification, when performed); multiple studies, at rest and/or stress (exercise or pharmacologic) and/or red | $5,080.00 | $12,700.00 | $981.81 | 38% above | 60% |
| Pelvic ultrasound (not pregnancy), limited or follow-up CPT 76857 Ultrasound, pelvic (nonobstetric), real time with image documentation; limited or follow-up (eg, for follicles) | $454.80 | $1,137.00 | $162.31 | 29% above | 60% |
| Pelvic ultrasound through the belly, complete (not pregnancy) CPT 76856 Ultrasound, pelvic (nonobstetric), real time with image documentation; complete | $937.20 | $2,343.00 | $187.50 | 46% above | 60% |
| Pregnancy ultrasound after 14 weeks, one baby CPT 76805 Ultrasound, pregnant uterus, real time with image documentation, fetal and maternal evaluation, after first trimester (> or = 14 weeks 0 days), transabdominal approach; single or first gestation | $973.20 | $2,433.00 | $236.90 | 76% above | 60% |
| Pregnancy ultrasound before 14 weeks, through the belly, one baby CPT 76801 Ultrasound, pregnant uterus, real time with image documentation, fetal and maternal evaluation, first trimester (< 14 weeks 0 days), transabdominal approach; single or first gestation | $923.20 | $2,308.00 | $223.79 | 98% above | 60% |
| Pregnancy ultrasound, limited (heartbeat, position, fluid) CPT 76815 Ultrasound, pregnant uterus, real time with image documentation, limited (eg, fetal heart beat, placental location, fetal position and/or qualitative amniotic fluid volume), 1 or more fetuses | $582.80 | $1,457.00 | $154.23 | 83% above | 60% |
| Screening mammogram, both breasts both sides CPT 77067 Screening mammography, bilateral (2-view study of each breast), including computer-aided detection (CAD) when performed | $341.60 | $854.00 | $116.72–$854.00 | — | 60% |
| Shoulder X-ray, complete, 2 or more views CPT 73030 Radiologic examination, shoulder; complete, minimum of 2 views | $287.20 | $718.00 | $59.48 | 3% above | 60% |
| Sleep study in a lab (polysomnography) CPT 95810 Polysomnography; age 6 years or older, sleep staging with 4 or more additional parameters of sleep, attended by a technologist | $3,328.80 | $8,322.00 | $1,697.59 | 5% above | 60% |
| Swallow study (modified barium swallow, video X-ray) CPT 74230 Radiologic examination, swallowing function, with cineradiography/videoradiography, including scout neck radiograph(s) and delayed image(s), when performed, contrast (eg, barium) study | $369.60 | $924.00 | $148.19 | 3% below | 60% |
| Transvaginal pelvic ultrasound CPT 76830 Ultrasound, transvaginal | $714.40 | $1,786.00 | $186.49 | 31% above | 60% |
| Transvaginal ultrasound during pregnancy CPT 76817 Ultrasound, pregnant uterus, real time with image documentation, transvaginal | $618.80 | $1,547.00 | $162.31 | 37% above | 60% |
| Ultrasound of the abdomen, complete CPT 76700 Ultrasound, abdominal, real time with image documentation; complete | $937.20 | $2,343.00 | $225.81 | 35% above | 60% |
| Ultrasound of the scrotum and testicles CPT 76870 Ultrasound, scrotum and contents | $943.20 | $2,358.00 | $187.50 | 74% above | 60% |
| Ultrasound of the soft tissues of the head and neck, such as the thyroid CPT 76536 Ultrasound, soft tissues of head and neck (eg, thyroid, parathyroid, parotid), real time with image documentation | $852.40 | $2,131.00 | $175.40 | 46% above | 60% |
| Upper GI series (X-ray of esophagus, stomach and duodenum with contrast) CPT 74240 Radiologic examination, upper gastrointestinal tract, including scout abdominal radiograph(s) and delayed image(s), when performed; single-contrast (eg, barium) study | $705.60 | $1,764.00 | $167.34 | 36% above | 60% |
| Vein ultrasound (duplex) of one arm or leg, or a limited study one side CPT 93971 Duplex scan of extremity veins including responses to compression and other maneuvers; unilateral or limited study | $947.60 | $2,369.00 | $102.63–$2,369.00 | 70% above | 60% |
| Wrist X-ray, complete, 3 or more views CPT 73110 Radiologic examination, wrist; complete, minimum of 3 views | $269.20 | $673.00 | $59.48 | 14% above | 60% |
| X-ray of one hip, 2 or 3 views, with the pelvis when included one side CPT 73502 Radiologic examination, hip, unilateral, with pelvis when performed; 2-3 views | $232.00 | $580.00 | $84.98–$580.00 | at median | 60% |
| X-ray of the abdomen, 1 view CPT 74018 Radiologic examination, abdomen; 1 view | $213.20 | $533.00 | $84.98–$533.00 | 5% below | 60% |
| X-ray of the ankle, 2 views CPT 73600 Radiologic examination, ankle; 2 views | $222.80 | $557.00 | $51.42 | 3% below | 60% |
| X-ray of the finger(s), 2 or more views CPT 73140 Radiologic examination, finger(s), minimum of 2 views | $166.80 | $417.00 | $49.40 | 11% below | 60% |
| X-ray of the foot, 2 views CPT 73620 Radiologic examination, foot; 2 views | $214.40 | $536.00 | $51.42 | 6% above | 60% |
| X-ray of the foot, complete, 3 or more views CPT 73630 Radiologic examination, foot; complete, minimum of 3 views | $269.20 | $673.00 | $56.45 | 1% below | 60% |
| X-ray of the hand, 3 or more views CPT 73130 Radiologic examination, hand; minimum of 3 views | $225.60 | $564.00 | $56.45 | 15% below | 60% |
| X-ray of the knee, 1 or 2 views CPT 73560 Radiologic examination, knee; 1 or 2 views | $225.60 | $564.00 | $54.42 | at median | 60% |
| X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine), 2 or 3 views CPT 72100 Radiologic examination, spine, lumbosacral; 2 or 3 views | $311.60 | $779.00 | $72.59 | at median | 60% |
| X-ray of the lower back, 4 or more views CPT 72110 Radiologic examination, spine, lumbosacral; minimum of 4 views | $508.00 | $1,270.00 | $99.80 | 11% above | 60% |
| X-ray of the mid back (thoracic spine), 2 views CPT 72070 Radiologic examination, spine; thoracic, 2 views | $311.60 | $779.00 | $66.53 | 5% above | 60% |
| X-ray of the nasal bones, 3 or more views CPT 70160 Radiologic examination, nasal bones, complete, minimum of 3 views | $313.20 | $783.00 | $56.45 | 13% below | 60% |
| X-ray of the neck (cervical spine), 2 or 3 views CPT 72040 Radiologic examination, spine, cervical; 2 or 3 views | $311.60 | $779.00 | $66.53 | at median | 60% |
| X-ray of the pelvis, 1 or 2 views CPT 72170 Radiologic examination, pelvis; 1 or 2 views | $246.00 | $615.00 | $52.43 | 8% below | 60% |
| X-ray of the tailbone (sacrum and coccyx), 2 or more views CPT 72220 Radiologic examination, sacrum and coccyx, minimum of 2 views | $311.60 | $779.00 | $59.48 | 14% above | 60% |
Lab tests
| Procedure | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | vs North Carolina | Off list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALT (alanine aminotransferase) liver enzyme test CPT 84460 Transferase; alanine amino (ALT) (SGPT) | $66.80 | $167.00 | $20.81 | 50% above | 60% |
| AST (aspartate aminotransferase) enzyme test CPT 84450 Transferase; aspartate amino (AST) (SGOT) | $66.80 | $167.00 | $14.44 | 54% above | 60% |
| Acute hepatitis panel (hepatitis A, B and C) CPT 80074 Acute hepatitis panel This panel must include the following: Hepatitis A antibody (HAAb), IgM antibody (86709) Hepatitis B core antibody (HBcAb), IgM antibody (86705) Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) (87340) Hepatitis C antibody (86803) | $542.00 | $1,355.00 | $39.92 | 60% above | 60% |
| Allergy blood test, specific IgE, per allergen CPT 86003 Allergen specific IgE; quantitative or semiquantitative, crude allergen extract, each | $305.60 | $764.00 | $14.60 | 1508% above | 60% |
| Anti-CCP antibody test (rheumatoid arthritis) CPT 86200 Cyclic citrullinated peptide (CCP), antibody | $412.80 | $1,032.00 | $36.18 | 438% above | 60% |
| Antinuclear antibody (ANA) blood test, screen CPT 86038 Antinuclear antibodies (ANA) | $109.60 | $274.00 | $43.32 | 117% above | 60% |
| BNP or NT-proBNP blood test (heart failure marker) CPT 83880 Natriuretic peptide | $303.60 | $759.00 | $28.46 | 150% above | 60% |
| Basic metabolic panel (blood test) CPT 80048 Basic metabolic panel (Calcium, total) This panel must include the following: Calcium, total (82310) Carbon dioxide (bicarbonate) (82374) Chloride (82435) Creatinine (82565) Glucose (82947) Potassium (84132) Sodium (84295) Urea nitrogen (BUN) (84520) | $121.60 | $304.00 | $7.10 | 22% below | 60% |
| Biopsy tissue exam by a pathologist (level IV) CPT 88305 Level IV - Surgical pathology, gross and microscopic examination Abortion - spontaneous/missed Artery, biopsy Bone marrow, biopsy Bone exostosis Brain/meninges, other than for tumor resection Breast, biopsy, not requiring microscopic evaluation of surgical margins Breast, reduction mammoplasty Bronc | $95.60 | $239.00 | $14.80 | 47% below | 60% |
| Blood culture for bacteria CPT 87040 Culture, bacterial; blood, aerobic, with isolation and presumptive identification of isolates (includes anaerobic culture, if appropriate) | $102.80 | $257.00 | $28.84 | 31% below | 60% |
| Blood draw from a vein (venipuncture), collection fee only CPT 36415 Collection of venous blood by venipuncture | $33.60 | $84.00 | $1.80 | 259% above | 60% |
| Blood glucose (sugar) test CPT 82947 Glucose; quantitative, blood (except reagent strip) | $50.80 | $127.00 | $10.96 | 33% above | 60% |
| Blood lead test CPT 83655 Lead | $195.60 | $489.00 | $33.82 | 437% above | 60% |
| Blood pregnancy test (hCG, qualitative: yes or no) CPT 84703 Gonadotropin, chorionic (hCG); qualitative | $121.60 | $304.00 | $20.98 | 9% below | 60% |
| Blood type test, ABO group only (Rh factor is a separate test) CPT 86900 Blood typing, serologic; ABO | $66.80 | $167.00 | $2.50 | 21% above | 60% |
| C-reactive protein (CRP) blood test, standard (not high-sensitivity) CPT 86140 C-reactive protein | $102.40 | $256.00 | $18.54 | 70% above | 60% |
| C. difficile toxin gene test (stool PCR) CPT 87493 Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (DNA or RNA); Clostridium difficile, toxin gene(s), amplified probe technique | $322.40 | $806.00 | $30.16 | 141% above | 60% |
| CA 19-9 blood test (tumor marker) CPT 86301 Immunoassay for tumor antigen, quantitative; CA 19-9 | $280.80 | $702.00 | $81.79 | 227% above | 60% |
| CA-125 blood test (ovarian cancer marker) CPT 86304 Immunoassay for tumor antigen, quantitative; CA 125 | $287.60 | $719.00 | $81.79 | 243% above | 60% |
| COVID-19 PCR test (SARS-CoV-2 lab test) CPT 87635 Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (DNA or RNA); severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (Coronavirus disease [COVID-19]), amplified probe technique | $90.00 | $225.00 | $30.79 | 6% above | 60% |
| Chlamydia test by nucleic acid amplification (NAAT, PCR-type) CPT 87491 Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (DNA or RNA); Chlamydia trachomatis, amplified probe technique | $164.00 | $410.00 | $96.35 | 39% above | 60% |
| Cholesterol and triglycerides (lipid panel) blood test CPT 80061 Lipid panel This panel must include the following: Cholesterol, serum, total (82465) Lipoprotein, direct measurement, high density cholesterol (HDL cholesterol) (83718) Triglycerides (84478) | $155.60 | $389.00 | $47.99 | 72% above | 60% |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential CPT 85025 Blood count; complete (CBC), automated (Hgb, Hct, RBC, WBC and platelet count) and automated differential WBC count | $102.80 | $257.00 | $27.87 | at median | 60% |
| Complete blood count (CBC), no differential CPT 85027 Blood count; complete (CBC), automated (Hgb, Hct, RBC, WBC and platelet count) | $130.80 | $327.00 | $25.44 | 102% above | 60% |
| Comprehensive metabolic panel (blood test) CPT 80053 Comprehensive metabolic panel This panel must include the following: Albumin (82040) Bilirubin, total (82247) Calcium, total (82310) Carbon dioxide (bicarbonate) (82374) Chloride (82435) Creatinine (82565) Glucose (82947) Phosphatase, alkaline (84075) Potassium (84132) Protein, total (84155) Sodium | $142.00 | $355.00 | $8.86 | 12% below | 60% |
| D-dimer blood test (blood clot marker) CPT 85379 Fibrin degradation products, D-dimer; quantitative | $176.00 | $440.00 | $36.17 | 22% above | 60% |
| DHEA sulfate (DHEA-S) blood test CPT 82627 Dehydroepiandrosterone-sulfate (DHEA-S) | $351.60 | $879.00 | $62.14 | 238% above | 60% |
| Estradiol blood test CPT 82670 Estradiol; total | $148.00 | $370.00 | $23.42 | 10% above | 60% |
| FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) test CPT 83001 Gonadotropin; follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) | $280.80 | $702.00 | $51.94 | 202% above | 60% |
| Fecal calprotectin (stool inflammation test) CPT 83993 Calprotectin, fecal | $81.60 | $204.00 | $16.45 | 51% below | 60% |
| Ferritin blood test (iron stores) CPT 82728 Ferritin | $212.80 | $532.00 | $11.42 | 134% above | 60% |
| Folate (folic acid) blood test CPT 82746 Folic acid; serum | $42.00 | $105.00 | $41.08 | 55% below | 60% |
| Free T3 thyroid hormone test CPT 84481 Triiodothyronine T3; free | $67.20 | $168.00 | $14.20 | 21% below | 60% |
| Free T4 (free thyroxine) thyroid blood test CPT 84439 Thyroxine; free | $79.20 | $198.00 | $35.43 | 10% above | 60% |
| Free testosterone test CPT 84402 Testosterone; free | $193.60 | $484.00 | $21.34 | 166% above | 60% |
| General health panel: metabolic panel, blood count and TSH in one order CPT 80050 General health panel This panel must include the following: Comprehensive metabolic panel (80053) Blood count, complete (CBC), automated and automated differential WBC count (85025 or 85027 and 85004) OR Blood count, complete (CBC), automated (85027) and appropriate manual differential WBC count (85 | $246.40 | $616.00 | $25.92 | 52% below | 60% |
| Glucose challenge test (1-hour glucose after a sugar drink) CPT 82950 Glucose; post glucose dose (includes glucose) | $95.60 | $239.00 | $13.28 | 158% above | 60% |
| Glucose tolerance test, 3 samples CPT 82951 Glucose; tolerance test (GTT), 3 specimens (includes glucose) | $138.40 | $346.00 | $46.12 | 28% above | 60% |
| Gonorrhea test by nucleic acid amplification (NAAT, PCR-type) CPT 87591 Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (DNA or RNA); Neisseria gonorrhoeae, amplified probe technique | $166.00 | $415.00 | $87.85 | 47% above | 60% |
| H. pylori antibody blood test CPT 86677 Antibody; Helicobacter pylori | $314.80 | $787.00 | $40.56 | 144% above | 60% |
| H. pylori stool antigen test CPT 87338 Infectious agent antigen detection by immunoassay technique (eg, enzyme immunoassay [EIA], enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay [ELISA], fluorescence immunoassay [FIA], immunochemiluminometric assay [IMCA]), qualitative or semiquantitative; Helicobacter pylori, stool | $301.20 | $753.00 | $56.52 | 170% above | 60% |
| HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibody test CPT 86703 Antibody; HIV-1 and HIV-2, single result | $83.20 | $208.00 | $42.13 | 20% above | 60% |
| HIV-1/2 antigen and antibody combination blood test (4th generation) CPT 87389 Infectious agent antigen detection by immunoassay technique (eg, enzyme immunoassay [EIA], enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay [ELISA], fluorescence immunoassay [FIA], immunochemiluminometric assay [IMCA]), qualitative or semiquantitative; HIV-1 antigen(s), with HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibodies, single resu | $77.60 | $194.00 | $84.88 | 4% above | 60% |
| HPV test for high-risk types, one combined (pooled) result CPT 87624 Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (DNA or RNA); Human Papillomavirus (HPV), high-risk types (eg, 16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 68), pooled result | $118.80 | $297.00 | $116.79 | 19% below | 60% |
| Hemoglobin A1C blood test (average blood sugar over about 3 months) CPT 83036 Hemoglobin; glycosylated (A1C) | $148.80 | $372.00 | $34.79 | 68% above | 60% |
| Hepatitis B surface antibody (anti-HBs) test, immunity check CPT 86706 Hepatitis B surface antibody (HBsAb) | $144.40 | $361.00 | $9.01 | 91% above | 60% |
| Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) test CPT 87340 Infectious agent antigen detection by immunoassay technique (eg, enzyme immunoassay [EIA], enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay [ELISA], fluorescence immunoassay [FIA], immunochemiluminometric assay [IMCA]), qualitative or semiquantitative; hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) | $155.60 | $389.00 | $36.60 | 78% above | 60% |
| Hepatitis C antibody blood test (screening) CPT 86803 Hepatitis C antibody | $126.40 | $316.00 | $39.88 | 1% below | 60% |
| Hepatitis C viral load (HCV RNA) test CPT 87522 Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (DNA or RNA); hepatitis C, quantification, includes reverse transcription when performed | $436.80 | $1,092.00 | $116.69 | 162% above | 60% |
| Herpes blood test, HSV-1 antibody CPT 86695 Antibody; herpes simplex, type 1 | $41.20 | $103.00 | $36.86 | 9% below | 60% |
| Herpes blood test, HSV-2 antibody CPT 86696 Antibody; herpes simplex, type 2 | $255.20 | $638.00 | $69.34 | 267% above | 60% |
| High-sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP) test CPT 86141 C-reactive protein; high sensitivity (hsCRP) | $93.20 | $233.00 | $36.18 | 24% above | 60% |
| Homocysteine blood test CPT 83090 Homocysteine | $503.20 | $1,258.00 | $47.14 | 579% above | 60% |
| Insulin blood test CPT 83525 Insulin; total | $166.00 | $415.00 | $44.91 | 198% above | 60% |
| Iron blood test (serum iron) CPT 83540 Iron | $60.80 | $152.00 | $23.22 | 6% below | 60% |
| Iron-binding capacity (TIBC) test CPT 83550 Iron binding capacity | $108.80 | $272.00 | $7.33 | 74% above | 60% |
| Kidney function blood test panel CPT 80069 Renal function panel This panel must include the following: Albumin (82040) Calcium, total (82310) Carbon dioxide (bicarbonate) (82374) Chloride (82435) Creatinine (82565) Glucose (82947) Phosphorus inorganic (phosphate) (84100) Potassium (84132) Sodium (84295) Urea nitrogen (BUN) (84520) | $249.60 | $624.00 | $28.70 | 120% above | 60% |
| LH (luteinizing hormone) test CPT 83002 Gonadotropin; luteinizing hormone (LH) | $289.20 | $723.00 | $66.35 | 197% above | 60% |
| Lipase blood test (pancreas enzyme) CPT 83690 Lipase | $138.40 | $346.00 | $27.08 | 22% above | 60% |
| Liver function blood test panel CPT 80076 Hepatic function panel This panel must include the following: Albumin (82040) Bilirubin, total (82247) Bilirubin, direct (82248) Phosphatase, alkaline (84075) Protein, total (84155) Transferase, alanine amino (ALT) (SGPT) (84460) Transferase, aspartate amino (AST) (SGOT) (84450) | $134.40 | $336.00 | $31.48 | 17% below | 60% |
| Lyme disease antibody test CPT 86618 Antibody; Borrelia burgdorferi (Lyme disease) | $417.20 | $1,043.00 | $57.04 | 418% above | 60% |
| Magnesium blood test CPT 83735 Magnesium | $77.60 | $194.00 | $5.62 | 77% above | 60% |
| Measles (rubeola) antibody test CPT 86765 Antibody; rubeola | $238.40 | $596.00 | $50.63 | 402% above | 60% |
| Mono test (heterophile antibody, Monospot) CPT 86308 Heterophile antibodies; screening | $121.60 | $304.00 | $14.46 | 19% above | 60% |
| PSA (prostate-specific antigen) blood test, free CPT 84154 Prostate specific antigen (PSA); free | $95.60 | $239.00 | $15.42 | 49% above | 60% |
| PSA (prostate-specific antigen) blood test, total CPT 84153 Prostate specific antigen (PSA); total | $222.80 | $557.00 | $65.93 | 115% above | 60% |
| Pap test (liquid-based, automated screening with review) CPT 88175 Cytopathology, cervical or vaginal (any reporting system), collected in preservative fluid, automated thin layer preparation; with screening by automated system and manual rescreening or review, under physician supervision | $118.40 | $296.00 | $102.13 | 18% above | 60% |
| Parathyroid hormone (PTH) blood test CPT 83970 Parathormone (parathyroid hormone) | $620.00 | $1,550.00 | $115.34 | 371% above | 60% |
| Partial thromboplastin time (PTT) clotting test CPT 85730 Thromboplastin time, partial (PTT); plasma or whole blood | $77.60 | $194.00 | $23.58 | 42% above | 60% |
| Progesterone blood test CPT 84144 Progesterone | $392.80 | $982.00 | $58.30 | 354% above | 60% |
| Prolactin blood test CPT 84146 Prolactin | $331.60 | $829.00 | $16.25 | 137% above | 60% |
| Prothrombin time (PT/INR) clotting test CPT 85610 Prothrombin time | $80.00 | $200.00 | $3.29 | 79% above | 60% |
| Rapid flu test (influenza antigen) CPT 87804 Infectious agent antigen detection by immunoassay with direct optical (ie, visual) observation; Influenza | $153.60 | $384.00 | $10.06 | 209% above | 60% |
| Rapid strep A antigen test from a throat swab, read visually CPT 87880 Infectious agent antigen detection by immunoassay with direct optical (ie, visual) observation; Streptococcus, group A | $93.20 | $233.00 | $41.03 | 61% above | 60% |
| Rheumatoid factor (RF) test CPT 86431 Rheumatoid factor; quantitative | $77.60 | $194.00 | $15.86 | 78% above | 60% |
| Rubella antibody test (immunity check) CPT 86762 Antibody; rubella | $138.40 | $346.00 | $51.48 | 205% above | 60% |
| Stool ova and parasites exam CPT 87177 Ova and parasites, direct smears, concentration and identification | $104.80 | $262.00 | $7.46 | 169% above | 60% |
| Syphilis screening blood test, non-treponemal (RPR or VDRL), yes/no result CPT 86592 Syphilis test, non-treponemal antibody; qualitative (eg, VDRL, RPR, ART) | $93.20 | $233.00 | $11.92 | 58% above | 60% |
| TB blood test measuring immune response (IGRA, gamma interferon) CPT 86480 Tuberculosis test, cell mediated immunity antigen response measurement; gamma interferon | $102.80 | $257.00 | $51.95 | 13% below | 60% |
| Testosterone blood test, total (not free testosterone) CPT 84403 Testosterone; total | $193.60 | $484.00 | $72.16 | 116% above | 60% |
| Thyroid peroxidase (TPO) antibody test CPT 86376 Microsomal antibodies (eg, thyroid or liver-kidney), each | $67.60 | $169.00 | $40.66 | 46% above | 60% |
| Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) blood test CPT 84443 Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) | $148.80 | $372.00 | $58.39 | 94% above | 60% |
| Trichomonas test (NAAT) CPT 87661 Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (DNA or RNA); Trichomonas vaginalis, amplified probe technique | $166.00 | $415.00 | $92.83 | 177% above | 60% |
| Uric acid blood test CPT 84550 Uric acid; blood | $60.80 | $152.00 | $3.79 | 2% above | 60% |
| Urinalysis with microscope exam, automated CPT 81001 Urinalysis, by dip stick or tablet reagent for bilirubin, glucose, hemoglobin, ketones, leukocytes, nitrite, pH, protein, specific gravity, urobilinogen, any number of these constituents; automated, with microscopy | $70.40 | $176.00 | $2.66 | 44% above | 60% |
| Urinalysis without microscope exam, automated CPT 81003 Urinalysis, by dip stick or tablet reagent for bilirubin, glucose, hemoglobin, ketones, leukocytes, nitrite, pH, protein, specific gravity, urobilinogen, any number of these constituents; automated, without microscopy | $48.00 | $120.00 | $1.88 | 3% below | 60% |
| Urine culture for bacteria, with colony count CPT 87086 Culture, bacterial; quantitative colony count, urine | $108.80 | $272.00 | $31.71 | 194% above | 60% |
| Urine pregnancy test, read by color change CPT 81025 Urine pregnancy test, by visual color comparison methods | $83.20 | $208.00 | $22.65 | 16% above | 60% |
| Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) blood test CPT 82607 Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B-12) | $43.60 | $109.00 | $59.23 | 40% below | 60% |
| Vitamin D blood test, 25-hydroxy (the standard vitamin D level test) CPT 82306 Vitamin D; 25 hydroxy, includes fraction(s), if performed | $222.00 | $555.00 | $24.82 | 60% above | 60% |
| Zinc blood test CPT 84630 Zinc | $153.20 | $383.00 | $44.73 | 317% above | 60% |
| hCG pregnancy hormone blood test, quantitative (measures the level) CPT 84702 Gonadotropin, chorionic (hCG); quantitative | $146.40 | $366.00 | $31.35 | 4% below | 60% |
Surgery and procedures
| Procedure | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | vs North Carolina | Off list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appendectomy, open surgery CPT 44950 Appendectomy | $25,513.33 | $63,783.33 | $9,447.00 | — | 60% |
| Breast needle biopsy guided by mammogram (stereotactic), with marker clip, first lesion CPT 19081 Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including stereotactic guidance | $4,804.00 | $12,010.00 | $5,070.00 | 56% above | 60% |
| Broken foot (metatarsal) treatment without surgery or setting CPT 28470 Closed treatment of metatarsal fracture; without manipulation, each | $698.00 | $1,745.00 | $3,871.00 | 103% above | 60% |
| Cardioversion, elective (restoring heart rhythm) CPT 92960 Cardioversion, elective, electrical conversion of arrhythmia; external | $1,228.80 | $3,072.00 | $1,430.00 | 18% above | 60% |
| Carpal tunnel release, open surgery CPT 64721 Neuroplasty and/or transposition; median nerve at carpal tunnel | $17,521.06 | $43,802.66 | $5,070.00 | 400% above | 60% |
| Cataract surgery with lens implant CPT 66984 Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation | $13,438.66 | $33,596.65 | $6,914.00 | 135% above | 60% |
| Colonoscopy with polyp removal CPT 45385 Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique | $5,933.92 | $14,834.80 | $3,456.00 | 248% above | 60% |
| Colonoscopy with tissue sample CPT 45380 Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple | $5,096.20 | $12,740.50 | $5,070.00 | 211% above | 60% |
| Colonoscopy, diagnostic CPT 45378 Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure) | $4,505.20 | $11,263.00 | $2,680.00 | 206% above | 60% |
| Complex cataract surgery with lens implant CPT 66982 Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1-stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification), complex, requiring devices or techniques not generally used in routine cataract surgery (eg, iris expansion device, | $9,186.80 | $22,967.00 | $6,914.00 | 14% above | 60% |
| Earwax removal by irrigation (rinsing), one ear one side CPT 69209 Removal impacted cerumen using irrigation/lavage, unilateral | $176.00 | $440.00 | $1,140.00 | 66% above | 60% |
| Earwax removal with instruments, one ear one side CPT 69210 Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral | $159.20 | $398.00 | $3,871.00 | 2% above | 60% |
| First repair of a front abdominal hernia (such as umbilical) 3 to 10 cm CPT 49593 Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); 3 cm to 10 cm, reducible | $19,680.03 | $49,200.07 | $9,447.00 | 337% above | 60% |
| First repair of a small front abdominal hernia (e.g. umbilical), under 3 cm CPT 49591 Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, reducible | $16,801.94 | $42,004.86 | $7,324.00 | 273% above | 60% |
| Flexible sigmoidoscopy, diagnostic (lower colon only) CPT 45330 Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure) | $4,236.78 | $10,591.94 | $3,871.00 | 248% above | 60% |
| Gallbladder removal, laparoscopic CPT 47562 Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy | $23,972.78 | $59,931.95 | $14,174.00 | 84% above | 60% |
| Hemorrhoid banding (rubber band ligation) CPT 46221 Hemorrhoidectomy, internal, by rubber band ligation(s) | $8,807.20 | $22,018.00 | $3,871.00 | 1236% above | 60% |
| Hemorrhoidectomy (internal and external), one area CPT 46255 Hemorrhoidectomy, internal and external, single column/group | $18,692.34 | $46,730.86 | $6,914.00 | 413% above | 60% |
| Incision and drainage of a simple or single skin abscess CPT 10060 Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); simple or single | $687.60 | $1,719.00 | $3,871.00 | 72% above | 60% |
| Inguinal (groin) hernia repair, age 5 or older CPT 49505 Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible | $23,532.11 | $58,830.27 | $9,447.00 | 166% above | 60% |
| Injection into a tendon sheath or ligament (for example trigger finger) CPT 20550 Injection(s); single tendon sheath, or ligament, aponeurosis (eg, plantar fascia) | $956.00 | $2,390.00 | $3,871.00 | 148% above | 60% |
| Injection or fluid drainage of a major joint (knee, shoulder, hip), no ultrasound CPT 20610 Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance | $720.80 | $1,802.00 | $3,871.00 | 72% above | 60% |
| Joint injection or drainage, medium joint (wrist, elbow, ankle) CPT 20605 Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, intermediate joint or bursa (eg, temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow or ankle, olecranon bursa); without ultrasound guidance | $710.40 | $1,776.00 | $1,140.00 | 88% above | 60% |
| Joint injection or drainage, small joint (fingers, toes) CPT 20600 Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, small joint or bursa (eg, fingers, toes); without ultrasound guidance | $710.40 | $1,776.00 | $3,871.00 | 96% above | 60% |
| Knee arthroscopy with removal of both torn meniscus parts CPT 29880 Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial AND lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed | $28,117.10 | $70,292.76 | $7,162.00 | 131% above | 60% |
| Laparoscopic appendectomy (appendix removal through small cuts) CPT 44970 Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy | $23,798.68 | $59,496.71 | $10,989.00 | 272% above | 60% |
| Layered stitches for a cut up to 2.5 cm, intermediate repair, scalp, body, arms or legs CPT 12031 Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.5 cm or less | $720.80 | $1,802.00 | $3,871.00 | 81% above | 60% |
| Mole or benign skin lesion removal (excision), face, ears, eyelids, nose or lips, up to 0.5 cm CPT 11440 Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 0.5 cm or less | $2,159.20 | $5,398.00 | $5,070.00 | 251% above | 60% |
| Nail removal (partial or complete), one nail CPT 11730 Avulsion of nail plate, partial or complete, simple; single | $443.20 | $1,108.00 | $3,871.00 | 117% above | 60% |
| Occipital nerve block (injection for headaches) CPT 64405 Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; greater occipital nerve | $603.20 | $1,508.00 | $885.00 | 4% above | 60% |
| Paracentesis with imaging guidance CPT 49083 Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance | $2,211.20 | $5,528.00 | $2,680.00 | 72% above | 60% |
| Permanent removal of a nail and nail root (partial or complete) CPT 11750 Excision of nail and nail matrix, partial or complete (eg, ingrown or deformed nail), for permanent removal | $1,368.40 | $3,421.00 | $1,140.00 | 134% above | 60% |
| Removal of a breast lump, open surgery CPT 19120 Excision of cyst, fibroadenoma, or other benign or malignant tumor, aberrant breast tissue, duct lesion, nipple or areolar lesion (except 19300), open, male or female, 1 or more lesions | $13,731.24 | $34,328.10 | $5,360.00 | 196% above | 60% |
| Removal of a foreign object under the skin, simple CPT 10120 Incision and removal of foreign body, subcutaneous tissues; simple | $687.60 | $1,719.00 | $1,140.00 | 60% above | 60% |
| Screening colonoscopy for a person at average risk (Medicare code) HCPCS G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk | $4,600.40 | $11,501.00 | $1,430.00 | 244% above | 60% |
| Screening colonoscopy, high risk of colorectal cancer (Medicare code) HCPCS G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk | $4,442.80 | $11,107.00 | $5,070.00 | 265% above | 60% |
| Short arm cast (elbow to hand) CPT 29075 Application, cast; elbow to finger (short arm) | $216.80 | $542.00 | $885.00 | 39% below | 60% |
| Short arm splint (forearm and hand) CPT 29125 Application of short arm splint (forearm to hand); static | $236.40 | $591.00 | $1,140.00 | 7% below | 60% |
| Short leg cast (below the knee) CPT 29405 Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes) | $216.80 | $542.00 | $885.00 | 41% below | 60% |
| Short leg splint (calf to foot) CPT 29515 Application of short leg splint (calf to foot) | $683.60 | $1,709.00 | $885.00 | 209% above | 60% |
| Simple repair of a superficial wound 2.5 cm or less, scalp, neck, body or limbs CPT 12001 Simple repair of superficial wounds of scalp, neck, axillae, external genitalia, trunk and/or extremities (including hands and feet); 2.5 cm or less | $720.80 | $1,802.00 | $885.00 | 94% above | 60% |
| Skin biopsy, punch, one lesion CPT 11104 Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); single lesion | $502.80 | $1,257.00 | $885.00 | 80% above | 60% |
| Skin tag removal, up to 15 tags CPT 11200 Removal of skin tags, multiple fibrocutaneous tags, any area; up to and including 15 lesions | $2,543.42 | $6,358.54 | $885.00 | 796% above | 60% |
| Spinal tap (lumbar puncture), diagnostic CPT 62270 Spinal puncture, lumbar, diagnostic | $983.60 | $2,459.00 | $1,430.00 | 17% above | 60% |
| Stitches for a cut 2.6 to 7.5 cm (1 to 3 inches), simple repair, scalp, body, arms or legs CPT 12002 Simple repair of superficial wounds of scalp, neck, axillae, external genitalia, trunk and/or extremities (including hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm | $720.80 | $1,802.00 | $885.00 | 94% above | 60% |
| Stitches for a cut on the face up to 2.5 cm (1 inch), simple repair CPT 12011 Simple repair of superficial wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.5 cm or less | $720.80 | $1,802.00 | $885.00 | 119% above | 60% |
| Thoracentesis with imaging guidance CPT 32555 Thoracentesis, needle or catheter, aspiration of the pleural space; with imaging guidance | $1,391.60 | $3,479.00 | $1,430.00 | 5% above | 60% |
| Total hip replacement CPT 27130 Arthroplasty, acetabular and proximal femoral prosthetic replacement (total hip arthroplasty), with or without autograft or allograft | $48,799.72 | $121,999.30 | $7,162.00 | 148% above | 60% |
| Total knee replacement CPT 27447 Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial AND lateral compartments with or without patella resurfacing (total knee arthroplasty) | $47,263.04 | $118,157.60 | $7,162.00 | 161% above | 60% |
| Trigger point injections, 1 or 2 muscles CPT 20552 Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 1 or 2 muscle(s) | $690.00 | $1,725.00 | $1,140.00 | 50% above | 60% |
| Ultrasound-guided breast needle biopsy with marker clip, first lesion CPT 19083 Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance | $4,562.00 | $11,405.00 | $5,070.00 | 135% above | 60% |
| Upper endoscopy (EGD) with balloon widening of the esophagus CPT 43249 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic balloon dilation of esophagus (less than 30 mm diameter) | $7,729.78 | $19,324.45 | $5,070.00 | 218% above | 60% |
| Upper endoscopy (EGD) with biopsy CPT 43239 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple | $4,665.40 | $11,663.50 | $2,680.00 | 184% above | 60% |
| Upper endoscopy (EGD) with polyp removal by snare CPT 43251 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique | $4,308.73 | $10,771.83 | $3,456.00 | 77% above | 60% |
| Upper endoscopy (EGD), diagnostic CPT 43235 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure) | $4,623.40 | $11,558.50 | $3,871.00 | 201% above | 60% |
| Wart removal, up to 14 warts CPT 17110 Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions | $2,058.80 | $5,147.00 | $3,871.00 | 1218% above | 60% |
| Wound debridement, skin and tissue under it, first 20 sq cm CPT 11042 Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less | $9,189.60 | $22,974.00 | $1,140.00 | 2108% above | 60% |
| Wrist fracture surgery (plate and screws), distal radius CPT 25607 Open treatment of distal radial extra-articular fracture or epiphyseal separation, with internal fixation | $21,283.11 | $53,207.78 | $8,183.00 | 91% above | 60% |
Doctor visits and therapy
| Procedure | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | vs North Carolina | Off list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood transfusion (giving blood or blood components) CPT 36430 Transfusion, blood or blood components | $1,092.00 | $2,730.00 | $3,871.00 | 48% above | 60% |
| Breathing treatment (nebulizer or inhaler) for airway obstruction CPT 94640 Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device | $278.40 | $696.00 | $124.17–$696.00 | 181% above | 60% |
| Critical care, first 30 to 74 minutes CPT 99291 Critical care, evaluation and management of the critically ill or critically injured patient; first 30-74 minutes | $2,213.20 | $5,533.00 | $2,226.98 | 7% below | 60% |
| Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), tracing only, the hospital charge CPT 93005 Electrocardiogram, routine ECG with at least 12 leads; tracing only, without interpretation and report | $238.40 | $596.00 | $57.33–$596.00 | 25% above | 60% |
| Emergency room visit, level 1 of 5, minor problem that may not need a doctor CPT 99281 Emergency department visit for the evaluation and management of a patient that may not require the presence of a physician or other qualified health care professional | $388.80 | $972.00 | $278.65 | 118% above | 60% |
| Emergency room visit, level 2 of 5, straightforward problem CPT 99282 Emergency department visit for the evaluation and management of a patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and straightforward medical decision making | $518.40 | $1,296.00 | $462.22 | 46% above | 60% |
| Emergency room visit, level 3 of 5, low-complexity problem CPT 99283 Emergency department visit for the evaluation and management of a patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and low level of medical decision making | $745.20 | $1,863.00 | $947.00 | 17% below | 60% |
| Emergency room visit, level 4 of 5, moderate-complexity problem CPT 99284 Emergency department visit for the evaluation and management of a patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and moderate level of medical decision making | $1,036.80 | $2,592.00 | $1,441.00 | 16% below | 60% |
| Emergency room visit, level 5 of 5, high-complexity problem CPT 99285 Emergency department visit for the evaluation and management of a patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and high level of medical decision making | $1,603.20 | $4,008.00 | $2,226.98 | 5% below | 60% |
| Exercise stress test, tracing only, the hospital charge CPT 93017 Cardiovascular stress test using maximal or submaximal treadmill or bicycle exercise, continuous electrocardiographic monitoring, and/or pharmacological stress; tracing only, without interpretation and report | $1,010.00 | $2,525.00 | $300.54–$2,525.00 | 5% below | 60% |
| IV hydration (fluids through a vein), first 31 to 60 minutes CPT 96360 Intravenous infusion, hydration; initial, 31 minutes to 1 hour | $368.00 | $920.00 | $164.13–$920.00 | 18% above | 60% |
| IV infusion of a medicine, first hour CPT 96365 Intravenous infusion, for therapy, prophylaxis, or diagnosis (specify substance or drug); initial, up to 1 hour | $521.60 | $1,304.00 | $203.35–$1,304.00 | 52% above | 60% |
| Injection under the skin or into a muscle, for treatment or testing CPT 96372 Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection (specify substance or drug); subcutaneous or intramuscular | $144.40 | $361.00 | $64.40–$361.00 | 40% above | 60% |
| Neuromuscular re-education, 15 minutes CPT 97112 Therapeutic procedure, 1 or more areas, each 15 minutes; neuromuscular reeducation of movement, balance, coordination, kinesthetic sense, posture, and/or proprioception for sitting and/or standing activities | $112.80 | $282.00 | $136.59 | 14% above | 60% |
| New patient office visit, about 30 minutes CPT 99203 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and low level of medical decision making. When using total time on the date of the encounter for code selection, 30 minutes must be met or exceeded. | $106.80 | $267.00 | $47.63–$267.00 | 64% below | 60% |
| New patient office visit, about 45 minutes CPT 99204 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and moderate level of medical decision making. When using total time on the date of the encounter for code selection, 45 minutes must be met or excee | $106.80 | $267.00 | $47.63–$267.00 | 56% below | 60% |
| New patient office visit, about 60 minutes CPT 99205 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and high level of medical decision making. When using total time on the date of the encounter for code selection, 60 minutes must be met or exceeded. | $106.80 | $267.00 | $47.63–$267.00 | 68% below | 60% |
| New patient office visit, straightforward problem or 15+ minutes CPT 99202 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and straightforward medical decision making. When using total time on the date of the encounter for code selection, 15 minutes must be met or exceede | $106.80 | $267.00 | $47.63–$267.00 | 43% below | 60% |
| Nutrition counseling (medical nutrition therapy), first visit, 15 minutes CPT 97802 Medical nutrition therapy; initial assessment and intervention, individual, face-to-face with the patient, each 15 minutes | $44.00 | $110.00 | $19.62–$110.00 | 8% below | 60% |
| Occupational therapy evaluation, low complexity CPT 97165 Occupational therapy evaluation, low complexity, requiring these components: An occupational profile and medical and therapy history, which includes a brief history including review of medical and/or therapy records relating to the presenting problem; An assessment(s) that identifies 1-3 performance | $322.00 | $805.00 | $136.59 | 79% above | 60% |
| Physical therapy evaluation, high complexity (typically about 45 minutes) CPT 97163 Physical therapy evaluation: high complexity, requiring these components: A history of present problem with 3 or more personal factors and/or comorbidities that impact the plan of care; An examination of body systems using standardized tests and measures addressing a total of 4 or more elements from | $322.00 | $805.00 | $136.59 | 6% above | 60% |
| Physical therapy evaluation, low complexity (typically about 20 minutes) CPT 97161 Physical therapy evaluation: low complexity, requiring these components: A history with no personal factors and/or comorbidities that impact the plan of care; An examination of body system(s) using standardized tests and measures addressing 1-2 elements from any of the following: body structures and | $322.00 | $805.00 | $136.59 | 59% above | 60% |
| Physical therapy evaluation, moderate complexity (typically about 30 minutes) CPT 97162 Physical therapy evaluation: moderate complexity, requiring these components: A history of present problem with 1-2 personal factors and/or comorbidities that impact the plan of care; An examination of body systems using standardized tests and measures in addressing a total of 3 or more elements fro | $322.00 | $805.00 | $136.59 | 26% above | 60% |
| Physical therapy, hands-on manual therapy (15-minute unit) CPT 97140 Manual therapy techniques (eg, mobilization/ manipulation, manual lymphatic drainage, manual traction), 1 or more regions, each 15 minutes | $121.60 | $304.00 | $136.59 | 1% below | 60% |
| Physical therapy, therapeutic exercise (15-minute unit) CPT 97110 Therapeutic procedure, 1 or more areas, each 15 minutes; therapeutic exercises to develop strength and endurance, range of motion and flexibility | $99.60 | $249.00 | $69.53 | 6% above | 60% |
| Quit-smoking counseling, 3 to 10 minutes CPT 99406 Smoking and tobacco use cessation counseling visit; intermediate, greater than 3 minutes up to 10 minutes | $100.80 | $252.00 | $28.75–$252.00 | 355% above | 60% |
| Returning patient office visit, high complexity or 40+ minutes CPT 99215 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and high level of medical decision making. When using total time on the date of the encounter for code selection, 40 minutes must be met or | $106.80 | $267.00 | $47.63–$267.00 | 70% below | 60% |
| Returning patient office visit, low complexity or 20+ minutes CPT 99213 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and low level of medical decision making. When using total time on the date of the encounter for code selection, 20 minutes must be met or e | $106.80 | $267.00 | $47.63–$267.00 | 65% below | 60% |
| Returning patient office visit, moderate complexity or 30+ minutes CPT 99214 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and moderate level of medical decision making. When using total time on the date of the encounter for code selection, 30 minutes must be met | $106.80 | $267.00 | $47.63–$267.00 | 70% below | 60% |
| Returning patient office visit, straightforward problem or 10+ minutes CPT 99212 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and straightforward medical decision making. When using total time on the date of the encounter for code selection, 10 minutes must be met o | $106.80 | $267.00 | $47.63–$267.00 | 58% below | 60% |
| Speech and language evaluation CPT 92523 Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language) | $269.20 | $673.00 | $136.59 | 24% below | 60% |
| Speech therapy session, individual CPT 92507 Treatment of speech, language, voice, communication, and/or auditory processing disorder; individual | $228.00 | $570.00 | $136.59 | 29% above | 60% |
| Spirometry (breathing test) CPT 94010 Spirometry, including graphic record, total and timed vital capacity, expiratory flow rate measurement(s), with or without maximal voluntary ventilation | $275.20 | $688.00 | $122.74–$688.00 | 17% above | 60% |
| Spirometry before and after a bronchodilator CPT 94060 Bronchodilation responsiveness, spirometry as in 94010, pre- and post-bronchodilator administration | $590.40 | $1,476.00 | $263.32–$1,476.00 | 13% above | 60% |
| Therapeutic activities (functional training), 15 minutes CPT 97530 Therapeutic activities, direct (one-on-one) patient contact (use of dynamic activities to improve functional performance), each 15 minutes | $121.60 | $304.00 | $72.43 | 20% above | 60% |
| Therapeutic phlebotomy (removing blood as treatment) CPT 99195 Phlebotomy, therapeutic (separate procedure) | $178.00 | $445.00 | $7,162.00 | 21% below | 60% |
| Treadmill or drug stress test with ECG, supervision and report CPT 93015 Cardiovascular stress test using maximal or submaximal treadmill or bicycle exercise, continuous electrocardiographic monitoring, and/or pharmacological stress; with supervision, interpretation and report | $1,352.00 | $3,380.00 | $602.99–$3,380.00 | — | 60% |
Vaccines
| Procedure | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | vs North Carolina | Off list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rabies vaccine, one dose CPT 90675 Rabies vaccine, for intramuscular use | $2,001.97 | $5,004.93 | $317.67–$5,004.93 | 41% above | 60% |
| Td vaccine (tetanus and diphtheria booster), age 7 and older CPT 90714 Tetanus and diphtheria toxoids adsorbed (Td), preservative free, when administered to individuals 7 years or older, for intramuscular use | $192.19 | $480.48 | $84.56–$480.48 | 76% above | 60% |
| Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria and whooping cough), age 7 and older CPT 90715 Tetanus, diphtheria toxoids and acellular pertussis vaccine (Tdap), when administered to individuals 7 years or older, for intramuscular use | $245.09 | $612.73 | $107.84–$612.72 | 72% above | 60% |
| Vaccine administration fee (giving the shot), first vaccine of the visit CPT 90471 Immunization administration (includes percutaneous, intradermal, subcutaneous, or intramuscular injections); 1 vaccine (single or combination vaccine/toxoid) | $144.40 | $361.00 | $64.40–$361.00 | 101% above | 60% |
| Vaccine administration fee, each additional vaccine at the same visit CPT 90472 Immunization administration (includes percutaneous, intradermal, subcutaneous, or intramuscular injections); each additional vaccine (single or combination vaccine/toxoid) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure) | $100.40 | $251.00 | $44.78–$251.00 | 67% above | 60% |