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Cultured cartilage cell implant (MACI) cost in North Carolina
Compare cash prices for cultured cartilage cell implant (maci) at hospitals, clinics and other providers.
Typical cash price
In North Carolina
From 29 hospital and 0 clinic prices in North Carolina.
Nationwide typical: $68,028 (most listed prices $30,421–$157,729).
Cheapest in North Carolina
- $53,362
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: SCAFFOLD CELL AUTOLOGOUS MACI
Source: Alamance Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $53,362
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: SCAFFOLD CELL AUTOLOGOUS MACI +3 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Annie Penn Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $54,962
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: MEMBRANE AUTOLOGOUS CULTURED CHONDROCYTES Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Nash Hospitals price file · checked Oct 2026 - $54,962
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: MEMBRANE AUTOLOGOUS CULTURED CHONDROCYTES
Source: nashgeneralhospital price file · checked Sep 2026 - $56,782
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: MEMBRANE AUTOLOGOUS CULTURED CHONDROCYTES Location not independently confirmed.
Source: UNC Rockingham Health Care price file · checked Oct 2026 - $56,819
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: MEMBRANE AUTOLOGOUS CULTURED CHONDROCYTES
Source: Chatham Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - University of North Carolina Hospitals at Chapel HillCultured cartilage cell implant (MACI)Facility fee only$57,019
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: MEMBRANE AUTOLOGOUS CULTURED CHONDROCYTES
Source: University of North Carolina Hospitals at Chapel H price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $62,660
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: Autologous cultured chondrocytes, implant Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Granville Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - $62,702
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: Graft Ada Maci Single
Source: Catawba Valley Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - $73,526
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: MEMBRANE AUTOLOGOUS CULTURED CHONDROCYTES
Source: Caldwell Memorial Hospital price file · checked Sep 2026 - $73,890
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: MEMBRANE AUTOLOGOUS CULTURED CHONDROCYTES
Source: UNC Health Southeastern price file · checked Sep 2026 - $73,890
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: MEMBRANE AUTOLOGOUS CULTURED CHONDROCYTES
Source: Lenoir Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
Common questions
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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.