Pain management - nerve blocks
Brachial plexus nerve block, single injection (imaging included) cost in North Carolina
Brachial plexus nerve block, single injection (imaging included) is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.
Typical cash price
In North Carolina
From 83 hospital and 0 clinic prices in North Carolina.
Nationwide typical: $1,227 (most listed prices $352–$3,923).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: Most often performed by the anesthesia group for post-op pain control as part of a shoulder or arm surgery. In that case it is an extra line on the surgery bundle, not a standalone purchase. The continuous catheter version (64416) is a different service.
Cheapest in North Carolina
Total price
Brachial plexus nerve block, single injection (imaging included)
The facility fee + the doctor's fee
How totals are compared
Every total covers the same bundle: the facility fee + the doctor's fee. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.
In North Carolina, from 83 providers. Most listed prices: $673–$3,126.
Cheapest totals nearby
- Community Hospital of Stokes$307Hospital · DanburyEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $407
- $565
- $133est. $307 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Community Hospital of Stokes price file · checked Oct 2026 - $233est. $407 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Chatham Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Novant Health Huntersville Medical CenterBrachial plexus nerve block injection (arm), with imagingScan only$519
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Novant Health Matthews Medical CenterBrachial plexus nerve block injection (arm), with imagingScan only$519
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Novant Health Matthews Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Novant Health Mint Hill Medical CenterBrachial plexus nerve block injection (arm), with imagingScan only$519
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- Novant Health Presbyterian Medical CenterBrachial plexus nerve block injection (arm), with imagingScan only$519
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Novant Health Rowan Medical CenterBrachial plexus nerve block injection (arm), with imagingScan only$519
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Novant Health Rowan Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $392est. $565 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: The Outer Banks Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Sentara Albemarle Regional Medical CenterBrachial plexus nerve block injection (arm), with imagingScan only$419est. $592 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Sentara Albemarle Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $442est. $615 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: ECU Health North Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $621
Hospital package price for the whole service.
Source: CarolinaEast Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Novant Health Thomasville Medical CenterBrachial plexus nerve block injection (arm), with imagingScan only$622
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
See all prices for Brachial plexus nerve block, single injection (imaging included)
Common questions
Is the radiologist's read included?
Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.
Do I need a referral?
Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.