Critical care, first 30 to 74 minutes at Atrium Health University City
CPT 99291 · Charlotte, NC
These are Atrium Health University City's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated December 5, 2025. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 13 North Carolina hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $798.66, median $2,322.00, highest $2,808.93. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center Charlotte, NC | 5.8 mi | $2,322.00 | $4,644.00 | 2026-03-30 |
| Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center Huntersville, NC | 9.1 mi | $2,322.00 | $4,644.00 | 2026-03-30 |
| Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health Charlotte, NC | 10.2 mi | $2,808.93 | $5,617.85 | 2025-12-04 |
| Atrium Health Pineville Charlotte, NC | 14.8 mi | $2,808.93 | $5,617.85 | 2025-12-05 |
| Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center Charlotte, NC | 19.3 mi | $2,322.00 | $4,644.00 | 2026-03-30 |
| Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital Mooresville, NC | 19.5 mi | $798.66 | $2,958.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln Lincolnton, NC | 31.0 mi | $2,808.93 | $5,617.85 | 2025-12-01 |
| Novant Health Rowan Medical Center Salisbury, NC | 31.5 mi | $2,322.00 | $4,644.00 | 2026-03-31 |
Distances are straight-line from ZIP code centers. Each hospital's figures come from its own file; files are updated on different dates.
Every row for CPT 99291 in this hospital's file
| Row in the hospital's file | Setting | Cash | Gross | Insurer min – max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HC ER CRITICAL CARE, E/M 30-74 MINUTES line 371464 | outpatient | $2,808.93 | $5,617.85 | $561.79 – $5,449.31 |
| HC ER CRITICAL CARE, E/M 30-74 MINUTES line 26510 | inpatient | $2,808.93 | $5,617.85 | $1,702.21 – $5,168.42 |
| CRITICAL CARE FIRST HOUR line 175726 | both | $197.56 – $573.33 |
The first row is the one used above. A price for one code usually covers the hospital's facility charge only; the doctor, anesthesia, pathology and other services can be billed separately. Ask the hospital for a good faith estimate before a scheduled service: if you pay yourself and the bill comes in $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it under the No Surprises Act.
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