Procedures
Resting metabolic rate test (indirect calorimetry) cost in North Carolina
Resting metabolic rate test (indirect calorimetry) 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 45 hospital and 0 clinic prices in North Carolina.
Nationwide typical: $160 (most listed prices $49–$587).
Cheapest in North Carolina
- Rutherford Regional Health SystemResting metabolic rate test (indirect calorimetry)Facility fee only$47.57
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Rutherford Regional Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - $64.20
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Rex Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Duke Raleigh Hospital a Campus of Duke University HospitalResting metabolic rate test (indirect calorimetry)Facility fee only$73.44
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 - Novant Health Ballantyne Medical CenterResting metabolic rate test (indirect calorimetry)Facility fee only$119
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- Novant Health Huntersville Medical CenterResting metabolic rate test (indirect calorimetry)Facility fee only$119
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Novant Health Matthews Medical CenterResting metabolic rate test (indirect calorimetry)Facility fee only$119
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Novant Health Matthews Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Novant Health Presbyterian Medical CenterResting metabolic rate test (indirect calorimetry)Facility fee only$119
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $119
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Betsy Johnson Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $119
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Bladen County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $119
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cape Fear Valley Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Highsmith-Rainey Specialty HospitalResting metabolic rate test (indirect calorimetry)Facility fee only$119
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $119
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Hoke 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.