Breast biopsy, ultrasound-guided cost in North Carolina
In North Carolina, 50 hospitals publish a cash price for ultrasound-guided breast needle biopsy with marker clip, first lesion: from $636.39 to $6,033.00, with a median of $2,025.00. The lowest price is at Iredell Memorial Hospital (Statesville). The highest price is 9.5× the lowest.
- The median here, $2,025.00, is 16% below the US median of $2,412.98.
- North Carolina ranks 17th of 49 states by median, cheapest first.
- 5 of 50 hospitals list a cash price equal to their full list price, with no self-pay discount.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 19083. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Nov 12, 2026. See them on a map
Lowest$636.39Iredell Memorial Hospital
Median$2,025.00half of hospitals charge less
Highest$6,033.00in North Carolina
Lowest saves$1,388.61vs the median
Hospitals in North Carolina, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iredell Memorial Hospital one side lowest Statesville · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC US Biopsy Breast Right | $636.39 | $2,357.00 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| Duke University Hospital Durham · Durham, NC Breast Bx Loc Dev W/US Guide 1st | $814.59 | $3,017.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Duke Health Raleigh Hospital Raleigh · Raleigh-Cary, NC Breast Bx Loc Dev W/US Guide 1st | $814.59 | $3,017.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Duke Regional Hospital Durham · Durham-Chapel Hill, NC Breast Bx Loc Dev W/US Guide 1st | $814.59 | $3,017.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| ECU Health Chowan Hospital one side Edenton · Edenton, NC Bx Breast Perc W/ US Guide 1st Lesn-Lt | $815.92 | $1,457.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| WakeMed Cary Hospital one side Cary · Raleigh-Cary, NC HC Mammo Guided Breast Biopsy Lt/Rt | $1,039.68 | $2,736.00 | Feb 11, 2026 source file |
| WakeMed Raleigh Campus one side Raleigh · Raleigh-Cary, NC HC Mammo Guided Breast Biopsy Lt/Rt | $1,039.68 | $2,736.00 | Feb 11, 2026 source file |
| East Carolina Health one side Ahoskie · Ahoskie, NC Bx Breast Perc W/ US Guide 1st Lesn-Lt | $1,108.24 | $1,979.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Northern Regional Hospital one side Mount Airy · Mount Airy, NC US Breast Biopsy Rt/Needle Cor | $1,275.00 | $1,875.00 | Nov 12, 2025 source file |
| Betsy Johnson Hospital Dunn · Anderson Creek, NC BX BREAST 1ST LESION US IMAG | $1,324.80 | $2,208.00 | Apr 7, 2026 source file |
| Cape Fear Valley - Bladen County Hospital Elizabethtown · Elizabethtown, NC BX BREAST 1ST LESION US IMAG | $1,324.80 | $2,208.00 | Mar 21, 2026 source file |
| Cape Fear Valley - Hoke Hospital Raeford · Fayetteville, NC BX BREAST 1ST LESION US IMAG | $1,324.80 | $2,208.00 | Mar 30, 2026 source file |
| Cape Fear Valley Medical Center Fayetteville · Fayetteville, NC BX BREAST 1ST LESION US IMAG | $1,324.80 | $2,208.00 | Mar 21, 2026 source file |
| Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital Fayetteville · Fayetteville, NC BX BREAST 1ST LESION US IMAG | $1,324.80 | $2,208.00 | Mar 22, 2026 source file |
| Erlanger Murphy Medical Center Murphy · Murphy, NC HC Brst Bx US Guid 1st Lesion | $1,362.20 | $1,946.00 | Jan 25, 2026 source file |
| Randolph Health Asheboro · Asheboro, NC US BIOP BREAST CORE VAC ASSIST | $1,380.00 | $6,900.00 | Dec 30, 2024 source file |
| Lexington Medical Center Lexington · Winston-Salem, NC HC BX BREAST 1ST LESION ULTRASOUND GUIDE | $1,800.50 | $3,601.00 | Oct 30, 2026 source file |
| North Carolina Baptist Hospital Winston Salem · Winston-Salem, NC HC BX BREAST 1ST LESION ULTRASOUND GUIDE | $1,801.00 | $3,602.00 | Oct 8, 2025 source file |
| High Point Regional Health High Point · Greensboro-High Point, NC HC BX BREAST 1ST LESION ULTRASOUND GUIDE | $1,850.00 | $3,700.00 | Oct 30, 2026 source file |
| North Carolina Baptist Hospital Bermuda Run · Winston-Salem, NC HC BX BREAST 1ST LESION ULTRASOUND GUIDE | $1,900.50 | $3,801.00 | Oct 30, 2026 source file |
| Scotland Memorial Hospital and Edwin Morgan Center Laurinburg · Laurinburg, NC HC BX BREAST 1ST LESION ULTRASOUND GUIDE | $2,017.50 | $4,035.00 | Oct 28, 2026 source file |
| Atrium Health Anson Wadesboro · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC HC BX BREAST 1ST LESION ULTRASOUND GUIDE | $2,025.00 | $4,050.00 | Oct 28, 2026 source file |
| Atrium Health Cleveland Shelby · Shelby-Kings Mountain, NC HC BX BREAST 1ST LESION ULTRASOUND GUIDE | $2,025.00 | $4,050.00 | Oct 28, 2026 source file |
| Atrium Health Lincoln Lincolnton · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC HC BX BREAST 1ST LESION ULTRASOUND GUIDE | $2,025.00 | $4,050.00 | Oct 29, 2026 source file |
| Atrium Health Mercy, a facility of Carolinas Medical Center Charlotte · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC HC BX BREAST 1ST LESION ULTRASOUND GUIDE | $2,025.00 | $4,050.00 | Oct 29, 2026 source file |
| Atrium Health Pineville Charlotte · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC HC BX BREAST 1ST LESION ULTRASOUND GUIDE | $2,025.00 | $4,050.00 | Oct 29, 2026 source file |
| Atrium Health Union Monroe · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC HC BX BREAST 1ST LESION ULTRASOUND GUIDE | $2,025.00 | $4,050.00 | Oct 29, 2026 source file |
| Atrium Health University City Charlotte · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC HC BX BREAST 1ST LESION ULTRASOUND GUIDE | $2,025.00 | $4,050.00 | Oct 29, 2026 source file |
| Carolinas Medical Center Charlotte · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC HC BX BREAST 1ST LESION ULTRASOUND GUIDE | $2,025.00 | $4,050.00 | Oct 29, 2026 source file |
| Carolinas Medical Center-Northeast Concord · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC HC BX BREAST 1ST LESION ULTRASOUND GUIDE | $2,025.00 | $4,050.00 | Nov 4, 2026 source file |
| Stanly Regional Medical Center Albermarle · Albemarle, NC HC BX BREAST 1ST LESION ULTRASOUND GUIDE | $2,025.00 | $4,050.00 | Oct 29, 2026 source file |
| Rutherford Regional Medical Center Rutherfordton · Forest City, NC 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 | $2,058.86 | $5,147.14 | Jul 10, 2026 source file |
| Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital Elkin · Mount Airy, NC HC BX BREAST 1ST LESION ULTRASOUND GUIDE | $2,412.50 | $4,825.00 | Oct 30, 2026 source file |
| Wilkes Regional Medical Center North Wilkesboro · North Wilkesboro, NC HC BX BREAST 1ST LESION ULTRASOUND GUIDE | $2,412.50 | $4,825.00 | Nov 2, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Albemarle Regional Medical Center Elizabeth City · Elizabeth City, NC Chgr Bx Breast 1St Lesion Us Imag | $2,515.50 | $5,031.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Wilson Medical Center Wilson · Wilson, NC 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 | $2,580.80 | $6,452.00 | Jul 10, 2026 source file |
| The Outer Banks Hospital one side Nags Head · Kill Devil Hills, NC Bx Breast Perc W/ US Guide 1st Lesn-Rt | $2,663.92 | $4,757.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Harris Regional Hospital Sylva · Sylva, NC 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 | $3,032.92 | $7,582.30 | Jul 10, 2026 source file |
| Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital Mooresville · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC HC BREAST BX LOC DEV W/US GUIDE 1ST | $3,143.88 | $11,644.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| AdventHealth Hendersonville Hendersonville · Asheville, NC HC BX BREAST W DEVICE 1ST LESION ULTRASOUND GUIDE | $3,211.00 | $3,211.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| AdventHealth Polk Columbus · Columbus, NC HC BX BREAST W DEVICE 1ST LESION ULTRASOUND GUIDE | $3,349.92 | $3,349.92 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| ECU Health North Hospital one side Roanoke Rapids · Roanoke Rapids, NC Bx Breast Perc W/ US Guide 1st Lesn-Rt | $3,478.16 | $6,211.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Frye Regional Medical Center Hickory · Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC BX BREAST 1ST LESION US IMAG | $3,519.52 | $8,798.80 | Jul 8, 2026 source file |
| Columbus Regional Healthcare System one side Whiteville · Whiteville, NC US Breast Biopsy w/ US Guide Right | $3,590.54 | $5,129.34 | Sep 1, 2025 source file |
| Person Memorial Hospital Roxboro · Durham-Chapel Hill, NC 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 | Jul 10, 2026 source file |
| ECU Health Beaufort Hospital one side Washington · Washington, NC Bx Breast Perc W/ US Guide 1st Lesn-Lt | $5,371.02 | $10,134.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| ECU Health Medical Center one side Greenville · Greenville, NC Bx Breast Perc W/ US Guide 1st Lesn-Rt | $5,371.02 | $10,134.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| CaroMont Regional Medical Center - Gastonia Gastonia · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC HCHG BX BREAST U/S PERCUTANEOUS 1ST LESN | $6,033.00 | $6,033.00 | May 11, 2026 source file |
| Gaston Memorial Hospital Mount Holly · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC HCHG BX BREAST U/S PERCUTANEOUS 1ST LESN | $6,033.00 | $6,033.00 | May 11, 2026 source file |
| Gaston Memorial Hospital Belmont · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC HCHG BX BREAST U/S PERCUTANEOUS 1ST LESN | $6,033.00 | $6,033.00 | May 11, 2026 source file |
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By metro area
Each metro page compares every listing, including prices for both sides of the body.
| Metro area | Hospitals | Lowest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | 13 | $636.39 | $2,025.00 |
| Fayetteville, NC | 3 | $1,324.80 | $1,324.80 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | 3 | $814.59 | $1,039.68 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | 3 | $1,800.50 | $1,801.00 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | 2 | $814.59 | $2,688.30 |
| Mount Airy, NC | 2 | $1,275.00 | $1,843.75 |
| Ahoskie, NC | 1 | $1,108.24 | $1,108.24 |
| Asheboro, NC | 1 | $1,380.00 | $1,380.00 |
| Albemarle, NC | 1 | $2,025.00 | $2,025.00 |
| Anderson Creek, NC | 1 | $1,324.80 | $1,324.80 |
| Asheville, NC | 1 | $3,211.00 | $3,211.00 |
| Columbus, NC | 1 | $3,349.92 | $3,349.92 |
| Durham, NC | 1 | $814.59 | $814.59 |
| Edenton, NC | 1 | $815.92 | $815.92 |
| Elizabethtown, NC | 1 | $1,324.80 | $1,324.80 |
| Elizabeth City, NC | 1 | $2,515.50 | $2,515.50 |
| Forest City, NC | 1 | $2,058.86 | $2,058.86 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | 1 | $1,850.00 | $1,850.00 |
| Greenville, NC | 1 | $5,371.02 | $5,371.02 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC | 1 | $3,519.52 | $3,519.52 |
| Kill Devil Hills, NC | 1 | $2,663.92 | $2,663.92 |
| Laurinburg, NC | 1 | $2,017.50 | $2,017.50 |
| Murphy, NC | 1 | $1,362.20 | $1,362.20 |
| North Wilkesboro, NC | 1 | $2,412.50 | $2,412.50 |
| Roanoke Rapids, NC | 1 | $3,478.16 | $3,478.16 |
| Sylva, NC | 1 | $3,032.92 | $3,032.92 |
| Shelby-Kings Mountain, NC | 1 | $2,025.00 | $2,025.00 |
| Whiteville, NC | 1 | $3,590.54 | $3,590.54 |
| Washington, NC | 1 | $5,371.02 | $5,371.02 |
| Wilson, NC | 1 | $2,580.80 | $2,580.80 |
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Hospitals How many hospitals publish a cash price for this code here. Each hospital counts once, at its lowest outpatient cash price.
Lowest The lowest cash price among those hospitals.
Median The middle cash price: half of the hospitals charge less, half charge more. One price per hospital. More
What breast biopsy, ultrasound-guided is, what the price covers and why prices differ: Breast biopsy, ultrasound-guided explained.
Ultrasound-guided breast needle biopsy with marker clip, first lesion in other states
- Alabama$2,430.00
- Alaska$3,086.46
- Arizona$2,232.60
- Arkansas$1,440.10
- California$3,213.60
- Colorado$2,158.48
- Connecticut$5,538.79
- Delaware$3,733.80
- District of Columbia$2,936.38, 2 hospitals
- Florida$3,513.90
- Georgia$2,189.40
- Hawaii$2,202.00
- Idaho$2,499.90
- Illinois$2,420.00
- Indiana$2,716.20
- Iowa$2,031.54
- Kansas$1,961.15
- Kentucky$2,048.09
- Louisiana$1,120.45
- Maine$1,431.00
- Maryland$1,345.84
- Massachusetts$2,167.00
- Michigan$1,850.85
- Minnesota$1,745.63
- Mississippi$1,658.73
- Missouri$1,755.99
- Montana$1,565.51
- Nebraska$2,067.00
- Nevada$1,796.00
- New Hampshire$1,566.07
- New Jersey$2,977.13
- New Mexico$2,338.40
- New York$2,900.13
- North Dakota$2,124.21
- Ohio$3,327.98
- Oklahoma$1,799.31
- Oregon$2,927.35
- Pennsylvania$3,588.70
- Puerto Rico$1,915.00, 4 hospitals
- Rhode Island$2,451.24
- South Carolina$2,627.00
- South Dakota$3,528.80
- Tennessee$1,008.90
- Texas$2,756.77
- Utah$2,106.11, 4 hospitals
- Vermont$2,586.80
- Virginia$2,009.70
- Washington$2,508.55
- West Virginia$2,372.75
- Wisconsin$1,995.00
- Wyoming$2,377.65
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.