How many shoppable procedure prices are published for Atrium Health University City?

Atrium Health University City in Charlotte, NC currently has 128 standardized procedure price records indexed from its public 45 CFR § 180 machine-readable file.

How do Atrium Health University City's commercial prices compare to the fair BaseRate?

Across scored shoppable procedures, Atrium Health University City's median negotiated commercial rate is 0.9× the regionally adjusted fair BaseRate benchmark.

What is Atrium Health University City's CMS Care Compare overall star rating?

CMS Care Compare assigns Atrium Health University City an overall hospital quality rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on public federal clinical and patient-experience measures.

Hospital Profile Acute Care Hospital Government - Hospital District or Authority 104 Beds · urban Updated: 2025-12-05

Atrium Health University City

8800 North Tyron Street, Charlotte, NC 28262 · 128 Priced Procedures · 61% Patient Recommendation

CMS Overall Rating 3 / 5 Stars

Good Deal · Below Fair Market

0.90×vs. Fair Market Price

Typical commercial prices here are 10% below the fair benchmark (0.90×) after accounting for local nurse/doctor wages and patient complexity.

79/100 · Corroborated

79/100Self-Pay Cash Beats Insurance 51% of the Time

File Completeness51

Price Logic93

Peer Alignment59

Clean Billing92

Real Cash Discount100

Regional Benchmark Tier

3-Star CMS clinical quality rating paired with 0.90× fair market pricing.

Behavioral Pricing FingerprintLow Shoppable & Low Captive Rates

Uniform Value Leader · Low-Cost Across Departments

Atrium Health University City maintains low, disciplined commercial pricing across both routine shoppable procedures (0.7× Medicare, p50 0.84× Fair BaseRate) and emergency/ancillary services (1.3× Medicare, p75 1.07× Fair BaseRate). Both insured and self-pay patients benefit from below-benchmark rates across departments.

#14 of 69 in NC · 18th State Percentile#654 of 3,385 in U.S. · 19th National Percentile

Advantage

Where They're Good (Patient & Payer Edge)

Elective shoppable care is priced 10% below peer Fair BaseRate (0.90×)
Self-pay cash beats commercial insurance on 51% of shoppable procedures (99/100 Cash Honesty)
CMS clinical safety score (66/100 safety score) with 61% patient recommendation
Binding Good Faith Estimate rights under 45 CFR § 149.610 protect self-pay patients before scheduling

Watchout

Where You Can Get Burned (Markup Traps)

Even at low-cost facilities (0.90× Fair BaseRate), out-of-network or unnegotiated chargemaster bills can exceed commercial medians — confirm in-network status or request a self-pay cash quote up front.
Captive ER (1.3×) & laboratory (4.1×) services average 1.86× higher multiples than routine shoppable care (0.7×)
Upper-quartile procedures (Q75 1.07×) jump +27% above the median procedure ratio (Q50 0.84×)
Unnegotiated chargemaster list prices average 14.3× Medicare (14¢ true HCRIS cost per $1 gross)

Front-Door ShoppableElective / Imaging

0.7× Medicare

Pre-scheduled outpatient procedures where patients can comparison-shop.

Back-Door Captive & ER1.86× Divergence

1.3× Medicare

Emergency, inpatient DRG, lab, and specialty drug lines billed after admission.

Quantile Tail Spread+27% Upper Tail

Q25 0.58× · Q50 0.84× · Q75 1.07×

Detects median-gaming when upper-quartile codes spike above the p50 median.

Select any lens to inspect department markups, federal cost accounting, or insurer discounts.

Department & Integrity Multiples (vs. CMS Medicare Cost Anchor) Green ≤1.3× · Teal 1.3–1.8× · Amber 1.8–2.5× · Rose >2.5×

Front-Door Shoppable CareFront-Door Shoppable

0.7× MedicareGood

Outpatient Surgery & ORBack-Door Captive

0.5× MedicareGood

Diagnostic Imaging (CT/MRI)Front-Door Shoppable

2.0× MedicareGood

Back-Door Captive ER VisitsBack-Door Captive

1.3× MedicareGood

Inpatient Lab & PathologyBack-Door Captive

4.1× MedicareElevated

Specialty & Infusion Drugs (J-Codes)Back-Door Captive

1.9× MedicareGood

Self-Pay Cash Honesty & 501(r)Integrity & Outcomes

51% Cash Edge · 99/100Good

CMS Clinical Safety & Star ValueIntegrity & Outcomes

3 CMS · 66/100Fair

Procedure Prices at Atrium Health University City

High-impact clinical procedures (MRIs, surgeries, inpatient stays, visits) are prioritized first. Use the category pills or search bar to filter all 128 published procedures.

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Procedure & Billing Code	Self-Pay Cash	This Hospital	Fair BaseRate	vs. Fair
Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `451`	—	$44,680	$30,775	1.5×
Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `470`	—	$27,209	$19,432	unverified
Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `871`	—	$26,531	$19,087	1.4×
Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `322`	—	$23,346	$17,936	1.3×
Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `392`	—	$9,678	$8,223	unverified
Breast lump removal CPT Code: `19120`	$4,632	$4,632	$3,875	1.2×
C-section delivery (full package) CPT Code: `59510`	—	$2,466	$2,975	0.8×
Vaginal delivery (full package) CPT Code: `59400`	—	$2,229	$2,680	unverified
Trauma team activation HCPCS Code: `G0390`	$4,619	$1,321	$1,453	0.9×
Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) CPT Code: `47562`	—	$1,014	$6,109	0.2×
Blood transfusion CPT Code: `36430`	$738	$738	$498	1.5×
Injection procedure for pain management HCPCS Code: `G0260`	$917	$692	$855	0.8×
Sleep study (overnight, in lab) CPT Code: `95810`	$3,183	$573	$1,021	0.6×
Cataract surgery with lens implant CPT Code: `66984`	—	$521	$2,540	0.2×
Colonoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `45380`	—	$491	$1,256	0.4×
Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair CPT Code: `29881`	—	$504	$3,372	0.1×
Bunion correction surgery CPT Code: `28296`	—	$484	$3,446	0.1×
Inguinal hernia repair CPT Code: `49505`	—	$480	$3,629	0.1×
Upper endoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `43239`	—	$358	$987	0.4×
Rabies immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90375`	$2,768	$294	$322	0.9×
MRI, brain (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70553`	$2,659	$301	$511	0.6×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) CPT Code: `74177`	$3,217	$275	$448	0.6×
MRI, lower back (no contrast) CPT Code: `72148`	$2,013	$228	$338	0.7×
MRI, knee or other leg joint CPT Code: `73721`	$1,922	$235	$369	0.6×
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) CPT Code: `93306`	$1,780	$207	$583	0.4×
Hepatitis B immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90371`	$841	$141	$151	0.9×
Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) CPT Code: `90834`	$94	$148	$166	0.9×
Psychotherapy session (60 minutes) CPT Code: `90837`	$110	$159	$181	0.9×
Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) CPT Code: `93970`	$1,156	$184	$272	0.7×
Neurobehavioral status check CPT Code: `96116`	$353	$154	$231	0.7×
CT scan, head (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70470`	$1,942	$164	$258	0.6×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) CPT Code: `74176`	$2,875	$174	$303	0.6×
MRI, brain (no contrast) CPT Code: `70551`	$1,765	$188	$343	0.5×
Colonoscopy (diagnostic) CPT Code: `45378`	—	$175	$981	0.2×
New patient office visit (30-44 min) CPT Code: `99203`	—	$108	$110	1.0×
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) CPT Code: `99214`	—	$119	$123	1.0×
Screening mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77067`	$320	$101	$123	0.8×
Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77066`	$443	$119	$148	0.8×
Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) CPT Code: `76700`	$665	$106	$134	0.8×
CT scan, chest (no contrast) CPT Code: `71250`	$1,350	$123	$167	0.7×
CT scan, head (with contrast) CPT Code: `70460`	$1,520	$140	$242	0.6×
Care planning with family CPT Code: `90887`	$109	$84	$107	0.8×
Ultrasound, pelvis CPT Code: `76856`	$644	$95	$130	0.7×
Ultrasound, thyroid and neck CPT Code: `76536`	$545	$86	$132	0.7×
CT scan, pelvis CPT Code: `72192`	$1,390	$105	$163	0.6×
CT scan, head (no contrast) CPT Code: `70450`	$1,269	$102	$160	0.6×
CT scan, sinuses CPT Code: `70486`	$1,145	$105	$166	0.6×
CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) CPT Code: `72131`	$1,504	$105	$168	0.6×
CT scan, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72125`	$1,514	$105	$169	0.6×
Typhoid vaccine HCPCS Code: `90675`	$757	$330	$347	1.0×
Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine HCPCS Code: `90716`	$280	$183	$203	0.9×
Drug screening test HCPCS Code: `G0480`	$141	$141	$116	1.2×
Pneumococcal vaccine HCPCS Code: `90732`	$182	$141	$140	1.0×
MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella) HCPCS Code: `90707`	$195	$103	$111	0.9×
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) CPT Code: `99213`	—	$78	$87	0.9×
Speech therapy (language evaluation) CPT Code: `92507`	$177	$72	$86	0.8×
Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) CPT Code: `76705`	$473	$75	$126	0.6×
Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90715`	$107	$76	$56	unverified
DTaP vaccine (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90700`	$64	$45	$39	1.2×
Psychiatric evaluation (first visit) CPT Code: `90791`	$70	$70	$185	0.4×
Hepatitis B vaccine HCPCS Code: `90744`	$22	$40	$37	1.1×
X-ray, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72040`	$299	$36	$93	0.4×
X-ray, lower back CPT Code: `72110`	$430	$42	$112	0.4×
X-ray, chest (two views) CPT Code: `71046`	$232	$31	$93	0.3×
Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) CPT Code: `81001`	$40	$4	$3	1.3×
Blood test, lipase CPT Code: `83690`	$141	$9	$7	1.3×
Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) CPT Code: `84520`	$46	$5	$4	1.3×
Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) CPT Code: `85025`	$135	$10	$8	1.3×
Culture, bacterial CPT Code: `87070`	$171	$11	$9	1.2×
Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) CPT Code: `80061`	$188	$17	$14	1.2×
Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) CPT Code: `82728`	$157	$17	$14	1.2×
Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) CPT Code: `84153`	$104	$23	$19	1.2×
Hepatitis C antibody test CPT Code: `86803`	$175	$18	$15	1.2×
Blood test, vitamin D CPT Code: `82306`	$225	$37	$31	1.2×
Blood test, calcium CPT Code: `82310`	$62	$6	$5	1.2×
Blood test, creatinine (kidney) CPT Code: `82565`	$53	$6	$5	1.2×
Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) CPT Code: `83036`	$137	$12	$10	1.2×
Blood test, potassium CPT Code: `84132`	$39	$6	$5	1.2×
Blood test, vitamin B12 CPT Code: `82607`	$159	$19	$16	1.2×
Culture, blood CPT Code: `87040`	$150	$13	$11	1.2×
Blood test, thyroid (TSH) CPT Code: `84443`	$187	$21	$18	1.2×
Diagnostic procedure preparation HCPCS Code: `G0279`	—	$37	$35	1.1×
Blood test, basic metabolic panel CPT Code: `80048`	$177	$10	$9	1.1×
Blood test, liver function panel CPT Code: `80076`	$199	$10	$9	1.1×
Colorectal cancer screening (alternative) HCPCS Code: `G0145`	$137	$28	$27	1.0×
Extended office visit (prolonged) HCPCS Code: `G2212`	—	$34	$33	1.0×
Blood test, clotting time (PTT) CPT Code: `85730`	$70	$7	$6	1.2×
Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel CPT Code: `80053`	$245	$11	$11	1.0×
X-ray, hip CPT Code: `73502`	$230	$34	$93	0.4×
Blood test, amylase CPT Code: `82150`	$130	$8	$7	1.1×
Blood test, magnesium CPT Code: `83735`	$73	$8	$7	1.1×
X-ray, ankle CPT Code: `73610`	$275	$31	$93	0.3×
Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) CPT Code: `82947`	$38	$5	$4	1.3×
Blood test, sodium CPT Code: `84295`	$42	$6	$5	1.2×
X-ray, hand CPT Code: `73130`	$267	$30	$93	0.3×
X-ray, shoulder CPT Code: `73030`	$279	$29	$92	0.3×
Blood test, hemoglobin CPT Code: `85018`	$48	$3	$3	1.0×
Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) CPT Code: `85610`	$68	$5	$5	1.0×
Flu vaccine (high dose) HCPCS Code: `90656`	$35	$24	$25	1.0×
Flu vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0008`	$61	$46	$48	1.0×
Pneumonia vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0009`	$59	$46	$49	0.9×
Prostate cancer screening (blood test) HCPCS Code: `G0103`	$104	$20	$20	1.0×
Prosthetic fitting and training CPT Code: `97761`	$40	$39	$45	0.9×
Orthotic fitting and training CPT Code: `97760`	$76	$44	$51	0.9×
Electrical stimulation therapy HCPCS Code: `G0283`	$77	$12	$14	0.9×
Speech therapy (group session) CPT Code: `92508`	$152	$23	$27	0.9×
Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) CPT Code: `97530`	$101	$34	$40	0.8×
Physical therapy (gait training) CPT Code: `97116`	$83	$28	$33	0.8×
Physical therapy (functional capacity test) CPT Code: `97750`	$42	$32	$38	0.8×
Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) CPT Code: `97112`	$90	$31	$38	0.8×
Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) CPT Code: `97110`	$95	$28	$35	0.8×
Physical therapy (manual therapy) CPT Code: `97140`	$122	$27	$34	0.8×
Psychological testing evaluation CPT Code: `96136`	$115	$47	$128	0.4×
Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) CPT Code: `93000`	—	$17	$25	0.7×
Blood antibody screen CPT Code: `86850`	$113	$15	$46	0.3×
Group therapy session CPT Code: `90853`	$101	$25	$100	0.3×
Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) CPT Code: `93005`	$291	$11	$64	0.2×
Family therapy session CPT Code: `90847`	$28	$28	$173	0.2×
Psychological testing by technician CPT Code: `96138`	$95	$50	$395	0.1×
X-ray, foot CPT Code: `73630`	$262	$24	$92	0.3×
X-ray, pelvis CPT Code: `72170`	$201	$20	$110	0.2×
X-ray, chest (single view) CPT Code: `71045`	$187	$16	$92	0.2×
Mental health services (assessment) HCPCS Code: `H0031`	—	$19	$140	0.1×
Behavioral health assessment HCPCS Code: `H0001`	—	$19	$157	0.1×
Breathing treatment (nebulizer) CPT Code: `94640`	$80	$22	$201	0.1×
Occupational therapy (self-care training) CPT Code: `97535`	$82	$32	$38	unverified
Colorectal cancer screening HCPCS Code: `G0010`	$59	$46	$49	unverified
Hospital observation (per hour) HCPCS Code: `G0378`	$2	$2	$86	0.0×

Showing top 25 high-impact procedures of 128 total

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CMS CCN: 340166

CPT 451

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Fair BaseRate™ $30,775

Medicare Rate $23,504

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Insurer Median $44,680

1. Amount on Your Bill or Quote ($) Pre-filled with Atrium Health University City’s charged/list benchmark

2. Household Annual Income ($) Screened against 2026 HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines

3. Household Size (1–8) 2026 FPL: $15,650 + $5,500 per additional person

Step 1 · 501(r) Charity Care Check 274% of 2026 FPL

Above Standard 400% FPL Financial-Assistance Ceiling

At 274% FPL, you exceed the standard 400% FPL tier, though medical-hardship caps (when bills exceed 10% of annual income) may still apply.

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Compare Prompt-Pay Cash Rate Against Remaining Deductible

Ask Atrium Health University City's billing desk for their written 45 CFR § 180 discounted self-pay cash price and Good Faith Estimate under the No Surprises Act.

Step 3 · Fair BaseRate Target +$76,457 Above Fair BaseRate

Negotiate Toward $30,775 Fair BaseRate ($23,504 Medicare)

Your bill ($107,232) is $76,457 above the denoised Fair BaseRate ($30,775) and 4.6× the $23,504 Medicare rate.

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IRS Form 990 Schedule H & 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) For-Profit / Non-501(c)(3)

Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) & Amounts Generally Billed (AGB)

Public IRS & CMS ownership records classify Atrium Health University City as a non-501(c)(3) facility. Federal 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) statutory charity-care caps apply specifically to tax-exempt nonprofit hospitals, though state hospital fair-pricing statutes and prompt-pay self-pay discounts may still apply.

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CMS Care Compare Public Quality Record

Clinical Quality, Patient Experience & Infection Benchmarks

CMS Overall3/5 Stars (3/5)

Safety Composite66/100

Would Recommend61%

Rated 9 or 10 (HCAHPS)63%

Median ER Wait144 min

Left ER Before Seen2%

30-Day Mortality vs U.S.same

Unplanned Readmissionsame

Healthcare-Associated Infections (CDC NHSN / CMS HAI)

1.00 SIR = National Predicted Baseline (Lower Is Safer)

Central-Line Bloodstream Infectionsame

C. diff Hospital-Onset Infectionbetter

CMS Price Transparency Administrative Enforcement Log

Factual public administrative actions published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding 45 CFR § 180 compliance at Atrium Health University City. Prior administrative notices do not necessarily reflect current compliance status.

2025-06-25·administrative_or_closure
Met Requirements
Recorded
2021-12-02·administrative_or_closure
Closure Notice
Recorded
2021-10-27·cap_corrective_action
CAP Request
Recorded
2021-05-18·warning_notice
Warning Notice
Recorded

Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare (829 completed HCAHPS patient surveys). Clinical quality metrics summarize historical facility-wide cohorts and are not medical advice for individual care decisions.

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Regional Quality & Price Benchmark

2D regional comparison of commercial negotiated price index against CMS clinical quality composite for Atrium Health University City.

Price Index: 0.99× regional baseline

Quality: 58/100 CMS composite

Notable Payer Contract Outliers (SVD Matrix Anomalies)

Alliance

-45.9%

Median Household Income$83,765U.S. Census ACS

Local Uninsured Share11.6%Regional ACS estimate

200% FPL (1 Person)$31,920Common free-care ceiling

400% FPL (Family of 4)$128,600Common AGB cap ceiling

45 CFR § 180 Primary-Source Lineage & Federal Verification VeriRate 79/100 · Corroborated CMS CCN 340166

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Validated Rate Rows11,162 (CMS v3.0.0)

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