How many shoppable procedure prices are published for Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center?

Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center in Charlotte, NC currently has 118 standardized procedure price records indexed from its public 45 CFR § 180 machine-readable file.

How do Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center's commercial prices compare to the fair BaseRate?

Across scored shoppable procedures, Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center's median negotiated commercial rate is 1.4× the regionally adjusted fair BaseRate benchmark.

Hospital Profile Acute Care Hospital Voluntary non-profit - Private 36 Beds · urban Updated: 2026-03-30

Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center

10905 Providence Road W, Charlotte, NC 28277 · 118 Priced Procedures · 83% Patient Recommendation

CMS Overall Rating No CMS Rating

Above Fair Market · Negotiate

1.36×vs. Fair Market Price

Typical commercial prices here are +36% above the fair benchmark (1.36×) even after accounting for local nurse/doctor wages and patient complexity.

70/100 · Corroborated

70/100Self-Pay Cash Beats Insurance 67% of the Time

File Completeness56

Price Logic57

Peer Alignment74

Clean Billing73

Real Cash Discount100

High-Markup · Check Safety

4-Star CMS clinical quality rating paired with 1.36× fair market pricing.

Behavioral Pricing FingerprintUpper-Quartile Spread · +66% Tail Jump

Wide Procedure Spread · Upper-Quartile Skew Pricer

Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center prices routine shoppable procedures at 2.1× Medicare (median 1.25× Fair BaseRate) while upper-quartile commercial rates jump +66% to 2.07× Fair BaseRate. Self-pay cash discounts and comparing specific CPT procedure codes before scheduling yield the strongest savings.

#50 of 69 in NC · 71st State Percentile#2,382 of 3,385 in U.S. · 70th National Percentile

Advantage

Where They're Good (Patient & Payer Edge)

Bottom-quartile procedures (Q25) price at 0.96× the peer BaseRate benchmark
Self-pay cash beats commercial insurance on 67% of shoppable procedures (99/100 Cash Honesty)
4-Star CMS clinical rating with 83% patient recommendation (73/100 safety score)
IRS 501(c)(3) charity care provides free care up to 200% FPL and discounted care up to 400% FPL (51.5% AGB cap)

Watchout

Where You Can Get Burned (Markup Traps)

Outpatient surgery & OR suites carry a 2.6× markup over Medicare rates
Commercial insurance median sits at 1.25× Fair BaseRate (2.1× Medicare), so insured patients should always compare the self-pay cash price before paying.
Upper-quartile procedures (Q75 2.07×) jump +66% above the median procedure ratio (Q50 1.25×)
Unnegotiated chargemaster list prices average 12.4× Medicare (20¢ true HCRIS cost per $1 gross)

Front-Door ShoppableElective / Imaging

2.1× Medicare

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

Back-Door Captive & ER0.81× Divergence

1.7× Medicare

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

Quantile Tail Spread+66% Upper Tail

Q25 0.96× · Q50 1.25× · Q75 2.07×

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

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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

2.1× MedicareGood

Outpatient Surgery & ORBack-Door Captive

2.6× MedicareFair

Diagnostic Imaging (CT/MRI)Front-Door Shoppable

2.1× MedicareGood

Back-Door Captive ER VisitsBack-Door Captive

3.0× MedicareFair

Inpatient Lab & PathologyBack-Door Captive

3.6× MedicareElevated

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

2.4× MedicareFair

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

67% Cash Edge · 99/100Good

CMS Clinical Safety & Star ValueIntegrity & Outcomes

4 CMS · 73/100Fair

Procedure Prices at Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center

High-impact clinical procedures (MRIs, surgeries, inpatient stays, visits) are prioritized first. Use the category pills or search bar to filter all 118 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`	—	$38,044	$30,775	1.2×
Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `470`	—	$23,865	$19,432	1.2×
Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `871`	—	$23,035	$19,087	1.2×
Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `322`	—	$21,433	$17,936	1.2×
Total hip replacement CPT Code: `27130`	—	$12,632	$13,413	0.9×
Total knee replacement CPT Code: `27447`	—	$12,632	$13,523	0.9×
Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `392`	—	$8,509	$8,223	1.0×
Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) CPT Code: `47562`	—	$5,948	$6,109	1.0×
Breast lump removal CPT Code: `19120`	—	$3,852	$3,875	1.0×
Inguinal hernia repair CPT Code: `49505`	—	$3,523	$3,629	1.0×
Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair CPT Code: `29881`	—	$3,219	$3,372	1.0×
Bunion correction surgery CPT Code: `28296`	—	$3,219	$3,446	0.9×
Cataract surgery with lens implant CPT Code: `66984`	—	$2,271	$2,540	0.9×
MRI, brain (no contrast) CPT Code: `70551`	$1,586	$1,483	$343	unverified
Trauma team activation HCPCS Code: `G0390`	—	$1,311	$1,453	0.9×
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) CPT Code: `93306`	$1,409	$1,318	$583	unverified
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) CPT Code: `74177`	$2,820	$1,173	$448	2.6×
Colonoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `45380`	—	$1,177	$1,256	unverified
CT scan, pelvis CPT Code: `72192`	$1,163	$1,088	$163	unverified
MRI, brain (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70553`	$2,518	$1,047	$511	2.0×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) CPT Code: `74176`	$2,293	$954	$303	3.1×
Colonoscopy (diagnostic) CPT Code: `45378`	—	$915	$981	0.9×
CT scan, sinuses CPT Code: `70486`	$1,025	$933	$166	unverified
Upper endoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `43239`	—	$892	$987	0.9×
CT scan, chest (no contrast) CPT Code: `71250`	$982	$894	$167	unverified
Sleep study (overnight, in lab) CPT Code: `95810`	—	$845	$1,021	0.8×
Blood transfusion CPT Code: `36430`	$703	$801	$498	1.6×
Injection procedure for pain management HCPCS Code: `G0260`	—	$695	$855	0.8×
CT scan, head (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70470`	$1,465	$609	$258	2.4×
CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) CPT Code: `72131`	$1,384	$576	$168	3.4×
CT scan, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72125`	$1,300	$541	$169	3.2×
CT scan, head (with contrast) CPT Code: `70460`	$1,276	$531	$242	2.2×
CT scan, head (no contrast) CPT Code: `70450`	$1,074	$447	$160	2.8×
MRI, lower back (no contrast) CPT Code: `72148`	—	$399	$338	1.2×
MRI, knee or other leg joint CPT Code: `73721`	—	$419	$369	1.1×
Psychological testing by technician CPT Code: `96138`	—	$440	$395	1.1×
Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) CPT Code: `93970`	$758	$315	$272	1.2×
Ultrasound, pelvis CPT Code: `76856`	$647	$269	$130	2.1×
X-ray, chest (two views) CPT Code: `71046`	$233	$288	$93	unverified
X-ray, hip CPT Code: `73502`	$249	$309	$93	unverified
Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) CPT Code: `76700`	$661	$275	$134	2.1×
Rabies immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90375`	—	$274	$322	0.9×
Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77066`	$229	$283	$148	unverified
X-ray, chest (single view) CPT Code: `71045`	$196	$243	$92	unverified
Screening mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77067`	$188	$233	$123	unverified
Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) CPT Code: `76705`	$480	$199	$126	1.6×
Ultrasound, thyroid and neck CPT Code: `76536`	$458	$191	$132	1.4×
Neurobehavioral status check CPT Code: `96116`	—	$212	$231	0.9×
Speech therapy (language evaluation) CPT Code: `92507`	$131	$162	$86	1.9×
Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) CPT Code: `90834`	—	$175	$166	1.1×
Family therapy session CPT Code: `90847`	—	$175	$173	1.0×
Psychotherapy session (60 minutes) CPT Code: `90837`	—	$175	$181	1.0×
Psychiatric evaluation (first visit) CPT Code: `90791`	—	$175	$185	0.9×
Psychological testing evaluation CPT Code: `96136`	—	$131	$128	1.0×
Hepatitis B immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90371`	—	$131	$151	0.9×
Breathing treatment (nebulizer) CPT Code: `94640`	$136	$154	$201	0.8×
X-ray, foot CPT Code: `73630`	$280	$116	$92	1.3×
X-ray, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72040`	$280	$116	$93	1.2×
X-ray, hand CPT Code: `73130`	$280	$116	$93	1.2×
X-ray, ankle CPT Code: `73610`	$280	$116	$93	1.2×
X-ray, lower back CPT Code: `72110`	$298	$124	$112	1.1×
Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) CPT Code: `97110`	$67	$82	$35	2.3×
Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) CPT Code: `97112`	$67	$82	$38	2.2×
Occupational therapy (self-care training) CPT Code: `97535`	$67	$82	$38	2.2×
Physical therapy (functional capacity test) CPT Code: `97750`	$67	$82	$38	2.2×
Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) CPT Code: `97530`	$67	$82	$40	2.0×
Prosthetic fitting and training CPT Code: `97761`	$67	$82	$45	1.8×
Orthotic fitting and training CPT Code: `97760`	$67	$82	$51	1.6×
X-ray, shoulder CPT Code: `73030`	$233	$97	$92	1.1×
Group therapy session CPT Code: `90853`	—	$100	$100	1.0×
X-ray, pelvis CPT Code: `72170`	$233	$104	$110	0.9×
Physical therapy (gait training) CPT Code: `97116`	$67	$82	$33	unverified
Physical therapy (manual therapy) CPT Code: `97140`	$67	$82	$34	unverified
Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine HCPCS Code: `90716`	—	$326	$203	1.6×
Typhoid vaccine HCPCS Code: `90675`	—	$307	$347	0.9×
Blood test, vitamin D CPT Code: `82306`	$220	$220	$31	unverified
Pneumococcal vaccine HCPCS Code: `90732`	—	$204	$140	unverified
MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella) HCPCS Code: `90707`	—	$169	$111	1.5×
Blood antibody screen CPT Code: `86850`	$134	$175	$46	unverified
Blood test, lipase CPT Code: `83690`	$118	$118	$7	16.9×
Hepatitis C antibody test CPT Code: `86803`	$125	$125	$15	8.3×
Culture, bacterial CPT Code: `87070`	$98	$98	$9	10.9×
Blood test, thyroid (TSH) CPT Code: `84443`	$120	$120	$18	6.7×
Drug screening test HCPCS Code: `G0480`	—	$116	$116	1.0×
Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) CPT Code: `84153`	$136	$136	$19	unverified
Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) CPT Code: `85025`	$87	$87	$8	10.9×
Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) CPT Code: `82728`	$102	$102	$14	7.3×
Blood test, vitamin B12 CPT Code: `82607`	$112	$112	$16	7.0×
Culture, blood CPT Code: `87040`	$83	$83	$11	7.5×
Blood test, calcium CPT Code: `82310`	$53	$53	$5	10.6×
Blood test, creatinine (kidney) CPT Code: `82565`	$48	$48	$5	9.6×
Blood test, basic metabolic panel CPT Code: `80048`	$66	$66	$9	7.3×
Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel CPT Code: `80053`	$79	$79	$11	7.2×
Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) CPT Code: `80061`	$100	$100	$14	7.1×
Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) CPT Code: `84520`	$43	$43	$4	10.8×
Blood test, clotting time (PTT) CPT Code: `85730`	$62	$62	$6	10.3×
Blood test, amylase CPT Code: `82150`	$69	$69	$7	9.9×
Blood test, liver function panel CPT Code: `80076`	$66	$66	$9	7.3×
Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) CPT Code: `83036`	$73	$73	$10	7.3×
Blood test, sodium CPT Code: `84295`	$45	$45	$5	9.0×
Speech therapy (group session) CPT Code: `92508`	$49	$61	$27	2.3×
DTaP vaccine (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90700`	—	$53	$39	1.4×
Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90715`	—	$75	$56	1.3×
Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) CPT Code: `82947`	$38	$38	$4	9.5×
Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) CPT Code: `81001`	$26	$26	$3	8.7×
Blood test, hemoglobin CPT Code: `85018`	$26	$26	$3	8.7×
Blood test, potassium CPT Code: `84132`	$41	$41	$5	8.2×
Blood test, magnesium CPT Code: `83735`	$53	$53	$7	7.6×
Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) CPT Code: `85610`	$36	$36	$5	7.2×
Flu vaccine (high dose) HCPCS Code: `90656`	—	$34	$25	1.4×
Hepatitis B vaccine HCPCS Code: `90744`	—	$49	$37	1.3×
Flu vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0008`	—	$46	$48	1.0×
Pneumonia vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0009`	—	$46	$49	0.9×
Colorectal cancer screening HCPCS Code: `G0010`	—	$46	$49	0.9×
Prostate cancer screening (blood test) HCPCS Code: `G0103`	—	$20	$20	1.0×
Colorectal cancer screening (alternative) HCPCS Code: `G0145`	—	$27	$27	1.0×
Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) CPT Code: `93000`	—	$20	$25	0.8×
Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) CPT Code: `93005`	—	$12	$64	0.2×

Showing top 25 high-impact procedures of 118 total

Inline Bill X-Ray & 501(r) Calculator 501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Free Care ≤200% FPL · AGB Cap 51.5%

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CMS CCN: 340195

CPT 451

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Fair BaseRate™ $30,775

Medicare Rate $23,504

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Insurer Median $38,044

1. Amount on Your Bill or Quote ($) Pre-filled with Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center’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 501(r) AGB Cap: $47,013 (274% FPL)

Statutory 501(r) AGB Cap Limits Bill to $47,013

At 274% FPL (201%–400% FPL tier), 26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5) caps FAP-eligible bills at Amounts Generally Billed (51.5% of gross = $47,013).

Step 2 · Cash vs. Insurance Arbitrage Request Prompt-Pay Quote

Compare Prompt-Pay Cash Rate Against Remaining Deductible

Ask Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center'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 +$60,531 Above Fair BaseRate

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

Your bill ($91,306) is $60,531 above the denoised Fair BaseRate ($30,775) and 3.9× the $23,504 Medicare rate.

1-Click Factual Dispute Summary: Copy a citation-backed benchmark memo (with CMS CCN, CPT code, Medicare reference, Fair BaseRate, and 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) calculations) to paste into patient-portal messages or billing appeals.

IRS Form 990 Schedule H & 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Hospital

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

Free Care Eligibility BenchmarkUp to 200% FPL100% charity write-off income threshold

Discounted Care EligibilityUp to 400% FPLSliding-scale & AGB billing cap tier

Charity Care Share of ExpensesSee Schedule HNet community financial assistance reported

26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5) AGB Benchmark Method: lookback_commercial_median

Hospital-Specific CMS HCRIS Benchmark (51.5% of gross charges)

Under 26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5), a tax-exempt hospital organization may not bill FAP-eligible patients more than Amounts Generally Billed (AGB) to individuals with insurance covering emergency or medically necessary care. Derived from this facility’s reported CMS HCRIS cost-to-charge & insurer allowance filings. Verify your exact Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) determination directly with the billing office.

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CMS Care Compare Public Quality Record

Clinical Quality, Patient Experience & Infection Benchmarks

CMS Overall4/5 Stars (4/5)

Safety Composite73/100

Would Recommend83%

Rated 9 or 10 (HCAHPS)83%

Median ER Wait193 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)

C. diff Hospital-Onset Infectionsame

CMS Price Transparency Administrative Enforcement Log

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

2025-09-29·administrative_or_closure
Closure Notice
Recorded
2025-08-22·cap_corrective_action
CAP Request
Recorded

Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare (303 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 Value & Quality Leader

2D regional comparison of commercial negotiated price index against CMS clinical quality composite for Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center.

Price Index: 0.98× regional baseline

Quality: 70/100 CMS composite

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

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