First-trimester ultrasound cost in North Carolina
In North Carolina, 58 hospitals publish a cash price for pregnancy ultrasound before 14 weeks, through the belly, one baby: from $114.75 to $1,905.35, with a median of $473.05. The lowest price is at Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital (Mooresville). The highest price is 16.6× the lowest.
- The median here, $473.05, is about the same as the US median of $482.45.
- That is 4.4× Medicare's 2026 national rate for the same service ($106.81).
- North Carolina ranks 22nd of 50 states by median, cheapest first.
- 10 of 58 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 76801. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Nov 11, 2026. See them on a map
Lowest$114.75Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital
Median$473.05half of hospitals charge less
Highest$1,905.35in North Carolina
Lowest saves$358.30vs the median
Hospitals in North Carolina, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital lowest Mooresville · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC HC US OB 1ST TRIMST TXABD SNGL | $114.75 | $425.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Northern Regional Hospital Mount Airy · Mount Airy, NC US <14 Wks One Fetus-Off-Tech | $126.48 | $186.00 | Nov 12, 2025 source file |
| Iredell Memorial Hospital Statesville · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC US OB less than 14 weeks | $163.89 | $607.00 | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
| Wilkes Regional Medical Center North Wilkesboro · North Wilkesboro, NC HC US OB < 14 WKS SINGLE FETUS | $176.50 | $353.00 | Oct 8, 2025 source file |
| Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital Elkin · Mount Airy, NC HC US OB < 14 WKS SINGLE FETUS | $184.00 | $368.00 | Oct 30, 2026 source file |
| Duke University Hospital Durham · Durham, NC US OB 1st Trimst Txabd Sngl | $221.13 | $819.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Duke Health Raleigh Hospital Raleigh · Raleigh-Cary, NC US OB 1st Trimst Txabd Sngl | $221.13 | $819.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Duke Regional Hospital Durham · Durham-Chapel Hill, NC US OB 1st Trimst Txabd Sngl | $221.13 | $819.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| ECU Health Duplin Hospital Kenansville · Kenansville, NC OB Ultra Less 14 Weeks 1st Gest | $262.64 | $469.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Albemarle Regional Medical Center Elizabeth City · Elizabeth City, NC Chgr-Ob Us < 14 Wks Single Fetus | $267.00 | $534.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| North Carolina Baptist Hospital Winston Salem · Winston-Salem, NC HC US OB < 14 WKS SINGLE FETUS | $304.00 | $608.00 | Oct 8, 2025 source file |
| High Point Regional Health High Point · Greensboro-High Point, NC HC US OB < 14 WKS SINGLE FETUS | $310.50 | $621.00 | Oct 30, 2026 source file |
| North Carolina Baptist Hospital Bermuda Run · Winston-Salem, NC HC US OB < 14 WKS SINGLE FETUS | $321.00 | $642.00 | Oct 30, 2026 source file |
| Lexington Medical Center Lexington · Winston-Salem, NC HC US OB < 14 WKS SINGLE FETUS | $322.50 | $645.00 | Oct 30, 2026 source file |
| Atrium Health Anson Wadesboro · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC HC US OB < 14 WKS SINGLE FETUS | $340.50 | $681.00 | Oct 28, 2026 source file |
| Atrium Health Cleveland Shelby · Shelby-Kings Mountain, NC HC US OB < 14 WKS SINGLE FETUS | $340.50 | $681.00 | Oct 28, 2026 source file |
| Atrium Health Lincoln Lincolnton · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC HC US OB < 14 WKS SINGLE FETUS | $340.50 | $681.00 | Oct 29, 2026 source file |
| Atrium Health Mercy, a facility of Carolinas Medical Center Charlotte · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC HC US OB < 14 WKS SINGLE FETUS | $340.50 | $681.00 | Oct 29, 2026 source file |
| Atrium Health Pineville Charlotte · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC HC US OB < 14 WKS SINGLE FETUS | $340.50 | $681.00 | Oct 29, 2026 source file |
| Atrium Health Union Monroe · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC HC US OB < 14 WKS SINGLE FETUS | $340.50 | $681.00 | Oct 29, 2026 source file |
| Atrium Health University City Charlotte · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC HC US OB < 14 WKS SINGLE FETUS | $340.50 | $681.00 | Oct 29, 2026 source file |
| Carolinas Medical Center Charlotte · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC HC US OB < 14 WKS SINGLE FETUS | $340.50 | $681.00 | Oct 29, 2026 source file |
| Carolinas Medical Center-Northeast Concord · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC HC US OB < 14 WKS SINGLE FETUS | $340.50 | $681.00 | Nov 4, 2026 source file |
| Stanly Regional Medical Center Albermarle · Albemarle, NC HC US OB < 14 WKS SINGLE FETUS | $340.50 | $681.00 | Oct 29, 2026 source file |
| Frye Regional Medical Center Hickory · Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC OB US < 14 WKS SINGLE FETUS | $342.76 | $856.90 | Jul 8, 2026 source file |
| WakeMed Cary Hospital Cary · Raleigh-Cary, NC HC OB US < 14 Wks Single Fetus | $383.42 | $1,009.00 | Feb 11, 2026 source file |
| WakeMed Raleigh Campus Raleigh · Raleigh-Cary, NC HC OB US < 14 Wks Single Fetus | $383.42 | $1,009.00 | Feb 11, 2026 source file |
| Harris Regional Hospital Sylva · Sylva, NC Ultrasound, pregnant uterus, real time with image documentation, fetal and maternal evaluation, first trimester (< 14 weeks 0 days), transabdominal approach; single or first gestation | $423.31 | $1,058.28 | Jul 10, 2026 source file |
| Sampson Regional Medical Center Clinton · Clinton, NC Ultrasound scan of pregnant uterus (less than 14 weeks), single or first fetus | $465.50 | $665.00 | Nov 2, 2026 source file |
| Randolph Health Asheboro · Asheboro, NC OB US<14 WKS SINGLE FETUS | $480.60 | $2,403.00 | Dec 30, 2024 source file |
| Erlanger Murphy Medical Center Murphy · Murphy, NC HC Preg Ut 1st Tr<14wk Sng/1st G | $482.30 | $689.00 | Jan 25, 2026 source file |
| Columbus Regional Healthcare System Whiteville · Whiteville, NC US OB Less Thn 14 wks w/TVS if indicated | $514.25 | $734.64 | Sep 1, 2025 source file |
| Scotland Memorial Hospital and Edwin Morgan Center Laurinburg · Laurinburg, NC HC US OB < 14 WKS SINGLE FETUS | $524.50 | $1,049.00 | Oct 28, 2026 source file |
| Wilson Medical Center Wilson · Wilson, NC Ultrasound, pregnant uterus, real time with image documentation, fetal and maternal evaluation, first trimester (< 14 weeks 0 days), transabdominal approach; single or first gestation | $532.40 | $1,331.00 | Jul 10, 2026 source file |
| Angel Medical Center Franklin · Franklin, NC US PREG 1ST TRIMTR | $611.22 | $611.22 | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| Blue Ridge Regional Hospital Spruce Pine · Spruce Pine, NC US PREG 1ST TRIMTR | $611.22 | $611.22 | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| Highlands-Cashiers Hospital Highlands · Highlands, NC US PREG 1ST TRIMTR | $611.22 | $611.22 | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| Mission Hospital McDowell Marion · Marion, NC US PREG 1ST TRIMTR | $611.22 | $611.22 | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| Betsy Johnson Hospital Dunn · Anderson Creek, NC ULTRASOUND SCAN OF PREGNANT UTERUS (LESS THAN 14 WEEKS); SINGLE OR FIRST FETUS | $642.00 | $1,070.00 | Apr 7, 2026 source file |
| Cape Fear Valley - Bladen County Hospital Elizabethtown · Elizabethtown, NC ULTRASOUND SCAN OF PREGNANT UTERUS (LESS THAN 14 WEEKS); SINGLE OR FIRST FETUS | $642.00 | $1,070.00 | Mar 21, 2026 source file |
| Cape Fear Valley - Hoke Hospital Raeford · Fayetteville, NC ULTRASOUND SCAN OF PREGNANT UTERUS (LESS THAN 14 WEEKS); SINGLE OR FIRST FETUS | $642.00 | $1,070.00 | Mar 30, 2026 source file |
| Cape Fear Valley Medical Center Fayetteville · Fayetteville, NC ULTRASOUND SCAN OF PREGNANT UTERUS (LESS THAN 14 WEEKS); SINGLE OR FIRST FETUS | $642.00 | $1,070.00 | Mar 21, 2026 source file |
| Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital Fayetteville · Fayetteville, NC ULTRASOUND SCAN OF PREGNANT UTERUS (LESS THAN 14 WEEKS); SINGLE OR FIRST FETUS | $642.00 | $1,070.00 | Mar 22, 2026 source file |
| Mission Hospital Asheville · Asheville, NC US PREG 1ST TRIMTR | $660.11 | $660.11 | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| ECU Health Bertie Hospital Windsor · Windsor, NC OB Ultra Less 14 Weeks 1st Gest | $757.68 | $1,353.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Person Memorial Hospital Roxboro · Durham-Chapel Hill, NC 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 | Jul 10, 2026 source file |
| CaroMont Regional Medical Center - Gastonia Gastonia · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC HCHG US PREG UTERUS <14 WEEKS GESTATION | $952.00 | $952.00 | May 11, 2026 source file |
| Gaston Memorial Hospital Mount Holly · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC HCHG US PREG UTERUS <14 WEEKS GESTATION | $952.00 | $952.00 | May 11, 2026 source file |
| Gaston Memorial Hospital Belmont · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC HCHG US PREG UTERUS <14 WEEKS GESTATION | $952.00 | $952.00 | May 11, 2026 source file |
| AdventHealth Polk Columbus · Columbus, NC HC US, OB < 14 WKS, SINGLE FETUS | $977.03 | $977.03 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| AdventHealth Hendersonville Hendersonville · Asheville, NC HC US, OB < 14 WKS, SINGLE FETUS | $984.00 | $984.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| ECU Health North Hospital Roanoke Rapids · Roanoke Rapids, NC OB Ultra Less 14 Weeks 1st Gest | $1,667.12 | $2,977.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| East Carolina Health Ahoskie · Ahoskie, NC OB Ultra Less 14 Weeks 1st Gest | $1,823.36 | $3,256.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| ECU Health Edgecombe Hospital Tarboro · Rocky Mount, NC OB Ultra Less 14 Weeks 1st Gest | $1,842.96 | $3,291.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| The Outer Banks Hospital Nags Head · Kill Devil Hills, NC OB Ultra Less 14 Weeks 1st Gest | $1,864.24 | $3,329.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| ECU Health Chowan Hospital Edenton · Edenton, NC OB Ultra Less 14 Weeks 1st Gest | $1,897.84 | $3,389.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| ECU Health Beaufort Hospital Washington · Washington, NC OB Ultra Less 14 Weeks 1st Gest | $1,905.35 | $3,595.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| ECU Health Medical Center Greenville · Greenville, NC OB Ultra Less 14 Weeks 1st Gest | $1,905.35 | $3,595.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Hospital The hospital that published the price, its city and the line exactly as written in its price file.
Cash price The hospital's own price for a patient paying without insurance (“discounted cash” in its price file). Hospitals must publish it under federal law, 45 CFR 180.50. Call to confirm it before booking. More
List price The hospital's full chargemaster price (“gross charge”) before any discount. Almost nobody pays it; the gap to the cash price shows what the self-pay discount is worth. More
File date When the hospital last updated its price file, as the file says itself. A dash means the file gives no date.
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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 | $114.75 | $340.50 |
| Fayetteville, NC | 3 | $642.00 | $642.00 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | 3 | $221.13 | $383.42 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | 3 | $304.00 | $321.00 |
| Asheville, NC | 2 | $660.11 | $822.06 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | 2 | $221.13 | $572.16 |
| Mount Airy, NC | 2 | $126.48 | $155.24 |
| Ahoskie, NC | 1 | $1,823.36 | $1,823.36 |
| Asheboro, NC | 1 | $480.60 | $480.60 |
| Albemarle, NC | 1 | $340.50 | $340.50 |
| Anderson Creek, NC | 1 | $642.00 | $642.00 |
| Clinton, NC | 1 | $465.50 | $465.50 |
| Columbus, NC | 1 | $977.03 | $977.03 |
| Durham, NC | 1 | $221.13 | $221.13 |
| Edenton, NC | 1 | $1,897.84 | $1,897.84 |
| Elizabethtown, NC | 1 | $642.00 | $642.00 |
| Elizabeth City, NC | 1 | $267.00 | $267.00 |
| Franklin, NC | 1 | $611.22 | $611.22 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | 1 | $310.50 | $310.50 |
| Greenville, NC | 1 | $1,905.35 | $1,905.35 |
| Highlands, NC | 1 | $611.22 | $611.22 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC | 1 | $342.76 | $342.76 |
| Kenansville, NC | 1 | $262.64 | $262.64 |
| Kill Devil Hills, NC | 1 | $1,864.24 | $1,864.24 |
| Laurinburg, NC | 1 | $524.50 | $524.50 |
| Murphy, NC | 1 | $482.30 | $482.30 |
| Marion, NC | 1 | $611.22 | $611.22 |
| North Wilkesboro, NC | 1 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Roanoke Rapids, NC | 1 | $1,667.12 | $1,667.12 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | 1 | $1,842.96 | $1,842.96 |
| Spruce Pine, NC | 1 | $611.22 | $611.22 |
| Sylva, NC | 1 | $423.31 | $423.31 |
| Shelby-Kings Mountain, NC | 1 | $340.50 | $340.50 |
| Whiteville, NC | 1 | $514.25 | $514.25 |
| Windsor, NC | 1 | $757.68 | $757.68 |
| Washington, NC | 1 | $1,905.35 | $1,905.35 |
| Wilson, NC | 1 | $532.40 | $532.40 |
Market A metro area (as the Census Bureau defines it) or, outside metro areas, a town. Each links to every hospital price there.
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 first-trimester ultrasound is, what the price covers and why prices differ: First-trimester ultrasound explained.
Pregnancy ultrasound before 14 weeks, through the belly, one baby in other states
- Alabama$302.40
- Alaska$777.11
- Arizona$337.65
- Arkansas$224.02
- California$774.80
- Colorado$588.84
- Connecticut$336.00
- Delaware$996.48
- District of Columbia$630.51, 3 hospitals
- Florida$754.80
- Georgia$482.40
- Hawaii$445.20
- Idaho$427.13
- Illinois$667.70
- Indiana$514.80
- Iowa$466.50
- Kansas$309.00
- Kentucky$592.32
- Louisiana$228.80
- Maine$316.82
- Maryland$670.55
- Massachusetts$487.63
- Michigan$553.28
- Minnesota$431.82
- Mississippi$301.50
- Missouri$512.03
- Montana$443.79
- Nebraska$637.00
- Nevada$596.10
- New Hampshire$596.79
- New Jersey$141.90
- New Mexico$496.44
- New York$351.98
- North Dakota$402.00
- Ohio$548.98
- Oklahoma$384.30
- Oregon$466.70
- Pennsylvania$561.20
- Puerto Rico$299.00, 4 hospitals
- Rhode Island$454.00
- South Carolina$527.50
- South Dakota$629.60
- Tennessee$253.16
- Texas$580.03
- Utah$642.20
- Vermont$779.00
- Virginia$480.00
- Washington$494.70
- West Virginia$406.50
- Wisconsin$517.56
- Wyoming$553.44
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.