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Removal of foreign object from cornea using slit lamp cost in North Carolina
Removal of foreign object from cornea using slit lamp 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 61 hospital and 0 clinic prices in North Carolina.
Nationwide typical: $223 (most listed prices $76–$647).
Cheapest in North Carolina
- $36
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- Erlanger Western Carolina HospitalRemoval of foreign object from cornea using slit lampFacility fee only$86.80
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Duke Raleigh Hospital a Campus of Duke University HospitalRemoval of foreign object from cornea using slit lampFacility fee only$91.26
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Duke Raleigh Hospital a Campus of Duke University price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $100
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Source: Duke Regional Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $110
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Source: ECU Health Edgecombe Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan HospitalRemoval of foreign object from cornea using slit lampFacility fee only$112
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $113
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Source: ECU Health Duplin Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $132
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Source: ECU Health Bertie Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Rutherford Regional Health SystemRemoval of foreign object from cornea using slit lampFacility fee only$133
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Rutherford Regional Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - $139
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Source: The Outer Banks Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Washington Regional Medical CenterRemoval of foreign object from cornea using slit lampFacility fee only$144
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Washington Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $176
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Betsy Johnson Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
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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.