How much do procedures cost at Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center?

Taven tracks pricing for 55 procedures at Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center. Prices vary by insurance plan and procedure. Visit the full pricing table on this page for specific procedure costs.

Does Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center offer financial assistance?

Yes. As a nonprofit hospital, Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center is required under IRS Section 501(r) to offer a financial assistance program (charity care). Patients at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level generally qualify for reduced or free care.

Can I get a price estimate before visiting Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center?

Yes. Under the No Surprises Act, you have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate before scheduled care. You can also compare Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center's published prices on Taven Health to understand typical costs before your visit.

How does Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center compare to other hospitals in Charlotte, NC?

Taven compares Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center's negotiated rates against Charlotte, NC metro averages for each procedure. Visit the pricing table above to see how each procedure's cost compares.

Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center

hospital · Novant Health · Charlotte, NC

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📍 Charlotte, NC

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Compare real prices at Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center in Charlotte, NC. Taven tracks 55 procedures at this hospital using data from their publicly filed transparency report. Last updated March 2026.

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This hospital's pricing data meets the latest CMS v3.0 requirements, including actual allowed amounts from insurer remittance data.

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Procedure Prices at Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center

55 procedures with pricing data. Prices reflect negotiated rates across insurance payers compared to the Charlotte, NC metro average.

Last updated: March 26, 2026

Procedure	Cash Price	Avg Negotiated	Charlotte Avg	vs. Avg	Payers
Venipuncture (blood draw) CPT 36415 A routine blood draw where a needle is inserted into a vein (usually in the arm) to collect blood for laboratory testing.	$14	$17	$10	+72%	5
Arterial Line Placement CPT 36620 Placement of a thin tube (catheter) into an artery, usually in the wrist, to continuously monitor blood pressure during surgery or critical care.	$1,019	$371	$525	-29%	5
Fetal Non-Stress Test CPT 59025 Fetal non-stress test — monitoring the baby's heart rate in response to its own movements to assess fetal wellbeing.	—	$204	$244	-17%	11
CT Head without Contrast CPT 70450 CT scan — ct head without contrast. This imaging test uses X-rays and a computer to create detailed cross-sectional images of the body.	—	$108	$390	-72%	11
CT Head with Contrast CPT 70460 CT scan — ct head with contrast. This imaging test uses X-rays and a computer to create detailed cross-sectional images of the body.	—	$180	$503	-64%	11
Brain MRI without Contrast CPT 70551 MRI of the brain without contrast — detailed magnetic resonance imaging of the brain to evaluate for abnormalities without using contrast dye.	—	$245	$613	-60%	11
MRI Brain with/without Contrast CPT 70553 MRI of the brain with and without contrast dye — detailed imaging of the brain using magnetic fields and radio waves to diagnose tumors, stroke, or other conditions.	—	$361	$826	-56%	11
Chest X-Ray (single view) CPT 71045 X-ray imaging — chest x-ray (single view). A quick imaging test using small amounts of radiation to create pictures of bones and internal structures.	—	$89	$104	-14%	11
Chest X-Ray (2 views) CPT 71046 Chest X-ray, two views — standard imaging of the lungs and chest from front and side to evaluate for pneumonia, heart problems, or other chest conditions.	—	$89	$111	-20%	11
CT Chest without Contrast CPT 71250 CT scan of the chest without contrast — detailed cross-sectional imaging of the lungs, heart, and chest structures without contrast dye.	—	$108	$399	-73%	11
CT Chest with Contrast CPT 71260 CT scan of the chest with contrast — detailed cross-sectional imaging of the chest after injecting contrast dye to better visualize blood vessels and tissues.	—	$180	$515	-65%	11
Lumbar Spine X-Ray CPT 72100 X-ray imaging — lumbar spine x-ray. A quick imaging test using small amounts of radiation to create pictures of bones and internal structures.	—	$108	$135	-20%	11
MRI Cervical Spine without Contrast CPT 72141 MRI of the cervical spine (neck) without contrast — detailed imaging of the neck spine to evaluate for herniated discs, spinal cord problems, or nerve issues.	—	$245	$646	-62%	11
MRI Lumbar Spine without Contrast CPT 72148 MRI of the lumbar spine (lower back) without contrast — detailed imaging of the lower spine to evaluate for herniated discs, spinal stenosis, or nerve compression.	—	$245	$612	-60%	11
Shoulder X-Ray CPT 73030 X-ray imaging — shoulder x-ray. A quick imaging test using small amounts of radiation to create pictures of bones and internal structures.	—	$89	$123	-28%	11
Hand X-Ray CPT 73130 X-ray imaging — hand x-ray. A quick imaging test using small amounts of radiation to create pictures of bones and internal structures.	—	$89	$121	-26%	11
MRI Shoulder without Contrast CPT 73221 MRI of any joint of the upper extremity without contrast — detailed imaging of a shoulder, elbow, wrist, or hand joint.	—	$245	$644	-62%	11
Knee X-Ray CPT 73560 X-ray imaging — knee x-ray. A quick imaging test using small amounts of radiation to create pictures of bones and internal structures.	—	$89	$111	-20%	11
Ankle X-Ray CPT 73610 X-ray imaging — ankle x-ray. A quick imaging test using small amounts of radiation to create pictures of bones and internal structures.	—	$89	$120	-26%	11
MRI Knee without Contrast CPT 73721 MRI of any joint of the lower extremity without contrast — detailed imaging of a hip, knee, ankle, or foot joint using magnetic resonance.	—	$245	$601	-59%	11
CT Abdomen/Pelvis without Contrast CPT 74176 CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis without contrast followed by with contrast — complete imaging study of the abdomen and pelvis.	—	$245	$874	-72%	11
CT Abdomen/Pelvis with Contrast CPT 74177 CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis with contrast — comprehensive cross-sectional imaging of the abdominal and pelvic organs after contrast injection.	—	$361	$1,045	-65%	11
Breast Ultrasound CPT 76642 Ultrasound — breast ultrasound. This imaging test uses sound waves to create pictures of organs and structures inside the body.	—	$89	$149	-40%	11
Abdominal Ultrasound CPT 76700 Abdominal ultrasound — uses sound waves to create images of organs in the abdomen including the liver, gallbladder, kidneys, and pancreas.	—	$108	$233	-54%	11
OB Ultrasound (first trimester) CPT 76801 Ultrasound — ob ultrasound (first trimester). This imaging test uses sound waves to create pictures of organs and structures inside the body.	—	$108	$154	-30%	11
OB Ultrasound (complete) CPT 76805 Ultrasound — ob ultrasound (complete). This imaging test uses sound waves to create pictures of organs and structures inside the body.	—	$108	$187	-42%	11
Transvaginal Ultrasound CPT 76830 Transvaginal ultrasound — an ultrasound probe is placed internally to obtain detailed images of the uterus, ovaries, and pelvic structures.	—	$108	$185	-42%	11
Pelvic Ultrasound CPT 76856 Pelvic ultrasound — uses sound waves to examine the uterus, ovaries, bladder, and other pelvic organs.	—	$108	$214	-50%	11
3D Mammography (Tomosynthesis) CPT 77063 3D Mammography (Tomosynthesis) — CPT code 77063 covers 3d mammography (tomosynthesis) performed in a clinical or hospital setting.	$83	$96	$60	+60%	5
Screening Mammogram (bilateral) CPT 77067 Screening mammogram of both breasts including computer-aided detection — enhanced breast X-ray with software assistance for improved cancer detection.	$362	$209	$240	-13%	5
Nuclear Stress Test (SPECT MPI) CPT 78452 Myocardial perfusion imaging (stress test with nuclear imaging) — evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle during rest and stress to detect blocked arteries.	—	$1,321	$1,586	-17%	11
CMP (Comprehensive Metabolic Panel) CPT 80053 Comprehensive metabolic panel — a blood test measuring 14 substances to evaluate kidney and liver function, blood sugar, electrolytes, and protein levels.	$76	$87	$109	-20%	5
CBC (Complete Blood Count) CPT 85025 Complete blood count (CBC) with differential — a common blood test that measures red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and hemoglobin to evaluate overall health.	$120	$90	$70	+29%	5
TB Skin Test CPT 86580 TB Skin Test — CPT code 86580 covers tb skin test performed in a clinical or hospital setting.	—	$25	$136	-82%	11
Blood Type (ABO) CPT 86900 Blood Type (ABO) — CPT code 86900 covers blood type (abo) performed in a clinical or hospital setting.	—	$130	$104	+25%	11
Chlamydia Test CPT 87491 Chlamydia test — a laboratory test to detect the sexually transmitted infection chlamydia using genetic material from a sample.	$430	$248	$152	+63%	5
Immunization Administration CPT 90471 Immunization Administration — CPT code 90471 covers immunization administration performed in a clinical or hospital setting.	—	$72	$64	+13%	11
Tdap Vaccine CPT 90715 Tdap Vaccine — CPT code 90715 covers tdap vaccine performed in a clinical or hospital setting.	—	$44	$66	-33%	11
Echocardiogram Complete CPT 93306 Echocardiogram Complete — CPT code 93306 covers echocardiogram complete performed in a clinical or hospital setting.	—	$555	$631	-12%	11
Stress Echocardiogram CPT 93351 Stress Echocardiogram — CPT code 93351 covers stress echocardiogram performed in a clinical or hospital setting.	—	$555	$475	+17%	11
Carotid Ultrasound CPT 93880 Ultrasound — carotid ultrasound. This imaging test uses sound waves to create pictures of organs and structures inside the body.	—	$245	$424	-42%	11
Venous Duplex Scan (legs) CPT 93971 Venous Duplex Scan (legs) — CPT code 93971 covers venous duplex scan (legs) performed in a clinical or hospital setting.	—	$108	$273	-61%	11
Therapeutic Injection (IM/SubQ) CPT 96372 Therapeutic injection — injection of medication into a muscle or under the skin for treatment purposes.	—	$72	$62	+16%	11
IV Push (single drug) CPT 96374 IV push medication — rapid injection of medication directly into a vein or existing IV line.	—	$213	$186	+15%	11
ER Visit - Minor Problem CPT 99281 Emergency department visit for a minor, self-limited problem requiring minimal evaluation.	—	$89	$126	-29%	11
ER Visit - Low Complexity CPT 99282 Emergency department visit for a low to moderate severity problem requiring a brief evaluation.	—	$160	$213	-25%	11
ER Visit - Moderate Complexity CPT 99283 Emergency department visit for a moderate severity problem requiring an expanded evaluation.	—	$280	$587	-52%	11
ER Visit - High Complexity CPT 99284 Emergency department visit for a high severity problem requiring urgent evaluation, but not an immediate threat to life.	—	$431	$713	-40%	11
ER Visit - Immediate Threat to Life CPT 99285 Emergency department visit for a severe, potentially life-threatening problem requiring immediate and comprehensive evaluation.	—	$620	$868	-29%	11
Critical Care - First Hour CPT 99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes — intensive medical care for a critically ill or injured patient whose condition requires constant attention from the physician.	—	$852	$1,321	-35%	11
Critical Care - Additional 30 Min CPT 99292 Critical care, each additional 30 minutes — continued intensive care beyond the first 74 minutes for a critically ill patient.	$147	$170	$211	-20%	5
Triamcinolone Injection CPT J3301 HCPCS Level II code J3301 — Triamcinolone Injection. Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System code for triamcinolone injection.	—	$1	$19	-95%	11
Septicemia/Severe Sepsis w/o MV >96hrs w MCC MS-DRG 871 Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Group DRG-871 — Septicemia/Severe Sepsis w/o MV >96hrs w MCC. Inpatient hospital payment classification for cases involving septicemia/severe sepsis w/o mv >96hrs w mcc.	—	$10,598	$12,686	-16%	1
Heart Failure and Shock w MCC MS-DRG 291 Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Group DRG-291 — Heart Failure and Shock w MCC. Inpatient hospital payment classification for cases involving heart failure and shock w mcc.	—	$7,415	$8,914	-17%	1
Respiratory Infections/Inflammations w MCC MS-DRG 177 Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Group DRG-177 — Respiratory Infections/Inflammations w MCC. Inpatient hospital payment classification for cases involving respiratory infections/inflammations w mcc.	—	$10,638	$12,393	-14%	1

Prices are typical ranges based on Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center's published transparency data. Your actual cost depends on your specific plan, deductible status, and clinical details.

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Insurance Plans with Negotiated Rates

Taven has payer-specific negotiated rate data from 6 insurers at Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center. The "Avg Negotiated" rate in the table above represents the average across all payers. Individual payer rates may be higher or lower.

Aetna (CVS Health) BCBS (Various Licensees) Cigna Healthcare Humana Other UnitedHealthcare (UHC)

Negotiated rates vary by insurance plan. The prices shown are aggregated from this hospital's publicly filed machine-readable file. Your actual rate depends on your specific insurance plan and network tier. Use our price comparison tool to see payer-specific breakdowns.

Financial Assistance at Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center

As a nonprofit hospital, Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center is required under IRS Section 501(r) to offer a financial assistance program (also called "charity care").

Patients at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level generally qualify for reduced or free care. You can apply as soon as care is received — through the hospital's financial counseling office, online portal, or billing department.

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Your Billing Rights

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