Interventional Radiology
Percutaneous nephrostomy tube placement, with imaging cost in North Carolina
Percutaneous nephrostomy tube placement, with imaging 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 76 hospital and 0 clinic prices in North Carolina.
Nationwide typical: $4,213 (most listed prices $2,109–$9,424).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: Frequently an inpatient or ED-related case, where the facility portion falls under the DRG.
Cheapest in North Carolina
Total price
Percutaneous nephrostomy tube placement, with imaging
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 76 providers. Most listed prices: $2,315–$7,097.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $1,302
- $1,332
- $1,592
- WakeMed Mental Health & Well Being Hospital - WakebrookKidney drainage tube (nephrostomy) placement through skinFacility fee only$1,289
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 - $240est. $1,302 total
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Granville Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - $270est. $1,332 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- Alamance Regional Medical CenterKidney drainage tube (nephrostomy) placement through skinFacility fee only$1,351
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Alamance Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,351
Doctor fees are billed separately. +3 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Annie Penn Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Frye Regional Medical CenterKidney drainage tube (nephrostomy) placement through skinFacility fee only$1,373
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- Caldwell Memorial HospitalKidney drainage tube (nephrostomy) placement through skinFacility fee only$1,481
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Caldwell Memorial Hospital price file · checked Sep 2026 - $1,507
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Carteret Health Care price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,555
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: ECU Health North Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,559
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Nash Hospitals price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,559
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: nashgeneralhospital price file · checked Sep 2026 - $530est. $1,592 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Lenoir Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
See all prices for Percutaneous nephrostomy tube placement, with imaging
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.