Cancer care
Brain radiosurgery, cobalt-based (Gamma Knife), 1 session cost in North Carolina
Brain radiosurgery, cobalt-based (Gamma Knife), 1 session usually involves several bills: the facility, the doctor or surgeon, and often anesthesia. Some surgery centers and cash-pay programs quote one bundled price for everything.
Typical cash price
In North Carolina
From 21 hospital and 0 clinic prices in North Carolina.
Nationwide typical: $34,165 (most listed prices $8,742–$96,479).
Cheapest in North Carolina
- Sentara Albemarle Regional Medical CenterBrain radiosurgery, cobalt-based (Gamma Knife), 1 sessionFacility fee only$14,869
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sentara Albemarle Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - AdventHealth HendersonvilleBrain radiosurgery, cobalt-based (Gamma Knife), 1 sessionFacility fee only$93,660
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: AdventHealth Hendersonville price file · checked Oct 2026 - ECU Health Beaufort Hospital - a campus of ECU Health Medical CenterBrain radiosurgery, cobalt-based (Gamma Knife), 1 sessionFacility fee only$97,055
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: ECU Health Beaufort Hospital - a campus of ECU Hea price fil · checked Oct 2026 - Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Davie Medical CenterBrain radiosurgery, cobalt-based (Gamma Knife), 1 sessionFacility fee only$105,195
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Davie Medical Ce price fil · checked Oct 2026 - Atrium Health Behavioral Health CharlotteBrain radiosurgery, cobalt-based (Gamma Knife), 1 sessionFacility fee only$110,981
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte price file · checked Oct 2026 - $110,981
Doctor fees are billed separately. +11 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Atrium Health Cabarrus price file · checked Oct 2026 - $110,981
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Atrium Health Stanly price file · checked Oct 2026 - Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center with Brenner Children'sBrain radiosurgery, cobalt-based (Gamma Knife), 1 sessionFacility fee only$110,981
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center w price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $117,085
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Atrium Health Anson price file · checked Oct 2026
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Common questions
What does a bundled price include?
A bundled (all-in) price usually covers the facility, the surgeon and anesthesia for the procedure itself. Pre-op tests, implants, pathology and follow-up visits are sometimes extra. Ask for a written Good Faith Estimate.
Do I need a referral?
You usually need a consultation with the surgeon or specialist first. Ask whether the consultation is included in the cash price.
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.