New patient visit, 15 min cost in Columbus, NC
In Columbus, NC, 1 hospital lists a cash price for new patient office visit, straightforward problem or 15+ minutes: from $266.18 to $266.18, with a median of $266.18. Across North Carolina, the median is $201.00 at 9 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 99202, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AdventHealth Polk Columbus, NC · (828) 894-3311 HC OFFICE OUTPATIENT NEW PT SF MDM | $266.18 | $266.18 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $266.18, median $266.18, highest $266.18.
As an inpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $266.18. Inpatient and outpatient prices are not comparable and are kept on separate pages: the inpatient charge covers admission, not the same purchase.
What it is
This is the shortest office or outpatient visit for a new patient, with straightforward decision making or at least 15 minutes of total clinician time on the visit date. It is used for simple problems, such as a minor rash or a single uncomplicated question.
What the price covers
The price covers the clinician's visit. Lab tests, X-rays, procedures and any hospital facility fee at a hospital-owned clinic are billed separately.