Emergency room visit, level 1 (minor) at Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health
CPT 99281 · Charlotte, NC
These are Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated December 4, 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 $141.00, median $160.92, highest $178.33. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atrium Health Pineville Charlotte, NC | 5.4 mi | $178.33 | $356.65 | 2025-12-05 |
| Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center Charlotte, NC | 9.3 mi | $141.00 | $282.00 | 2026-03-30 |
| Atrium Health University City Charlotte, NC | 10.2 mi | $178.33 | $356.65 | 2025-12-05 |
| Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center Charlotte, NC | 11.2 mi | $141.00 | $282.00 | 2026-03-30 |
| Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center Huntersville, NC | 13.5 mi | $141.00 | $282.00 | 2026-03-30 |
| Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital Mooresville, NC | 25.4 mi | $160.92 | $596.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Atrium Health Union Monroe, NC | 28.1 mi | $178.33 | $356.65 | 2025-12-04 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln Lincolnton, NC | 29.3 mi | $178.33 | $356.65 | 2025-12-01 |
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 99281 in this hospital's file
| Row in the hospital's file | Setting | Cash | Gross | Insurer min – max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HC ER LEVEL 1 VISIT LIMITED/MINOR PROB line 24305 | outpatient | $178.33 | $356.65 | $66.69 – $356.65 |
| HC ER LEVEL 1 VISIT LIMITED/MINOR PROB line 202426 | inpatient | $178.33 | $356.65 | $110.56 – $313.85 |
| EMR DPT VST MAYX REQ PHY/QHP line 2427357 | both | $10.53 – $18.99 |
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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