AFib ablation cost in Murphy, NC — inpatient
In Murphy, NC, 1 hospital lists a cash price for catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation as an inpatient: from $17,993.50 to $17,993.50, with a median of $17,993.50. Across North Carolina, the median is $60,522.10 at 24 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 93656, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Jan 25, 2026 and Jan 25, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erlanger Murphy Medical Center Murphy, NC · (828) 837-8161 HC Eps W Afib Pv Ablation | $17,993.50 | $25,705.00 | $5,197.55–$24,162.70 | 30% | Jan 25, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $17,993.50, median $17,993.50, highest $17,993.50.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $17,993.50 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
Cash or insurance?
At the one hospital here that publishes insurer rates for this code, the cash price is below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated. If you have insurance but have not met your deductible, you usually pay your plan's negotiated rate, which falls somewhere in the "Insurers pay" column. Paying cash can cost less, but a cash payment usually does not count toward your deductible. Ask the hospital for both numbers before you book.
What it is
This procedure uses catheters to isolate the pulmonary veins in the heart, to treat atrial fibrillation.
What the price covers
The hospital price usually covers the operating room, recovery and supplies. The surgeon and anesthesia usually bill separately.