Emergency
Critical care, each additional 30 min cost in North Carolina
Compare cash prices for critical care, each additional 30 min at hospitals, clinics and other providers.
Typical cash price
In North Carolina
From 103 hospital and 0 clinic prices in North Carolina.
Nationwide typical: $502 (most listed prices $143–$2,147).
Cheapest in North Carolina
- $38.40
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Lenoir Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $54
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Iredell Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $65.52
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: ECU Health Edgecombe Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $83.98
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: WakeMed Cary Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - WakeMed Mental Health & Well Being Hospital - WakebrookCritical care, each additional 30 minFacility fee only$83.98
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: WakeMed Mental Health & Well Being Hospital - Wake price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $85.12
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: ECU Health North Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - ECU Health Beaufort Hospital - a campus of ECU Health Medical CenterCritical care, each additional 30 minFacility fee only$87.45
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 - $103
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $116
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Catawba Valley Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - $140
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Iredell Davis Behavioral Health Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $153
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $153
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
Common questions
Do I need a referral?
It depends on the service and the provider. Many clinics see self-pay patients directly; call ahead to check.
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.