Procedures
Removal of foreign object from throat (pharynx) cost in North Carolina
Removal of foreign object from throat (pharynx) 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 60 hospital and 0 clinic prices in North Carolina.
Nationwide typical: $365 (most listed prices $119–$914).
Cheapest in North Carolina
- $55.82
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Rutherford Regional Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - Duke Raleigh Hospital a Campus of Duke University HospitalRemoval of foreign object from throat (pharynx)Facility fee only$79.11
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 - $79.11
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Duke Regional Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $107
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Atrium Health Behavioral Health CharlotteRemoval of foreign object from throat (pharynx)Facility fee only$135
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte price file · checked Oct 2026 - $135
Doctor fees are billed separately. +11 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Atrium Health Cabarrus price file · checked Oct 2026 - $135
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Atrium Health Stanly price file · checked Oct 2026 - $135
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Granville Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - $140
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $141
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Atrium Health Anson price file · checked Oct 2026 - Highpoint Health - Sewanee with Ascension Saint ThomasRemoval of foreign object from throat (pharynx)Facility fee only$193
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $211
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Community Hospital of Stokes 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.