Imaging
X-ray of surgical specimen (technical + read) cost in North Carolina
X-ray of surgical specimen (technical + read) 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 111 hospital and 0 clinic prices in North Carolina.
Nationwide typical: $518 (most listed prices $119–$1,470).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: This is an intraoperative adjunct, typically to breast lumpectomy or wire-localized excision (19125, 19301). It is not shopped on its own but appears as two lines on the surgical bill.
Cheapest in North Carolina
Total price
X-ray of surgical specimen (technical + read)
The scan + the radiologist's read
How totals are compared
Every total covers the same bundle: the scan + the radiologist's read. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.
In North Carolina, from 111 providers. Most listed prices: $212–$1,065.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $72.80
- Iredell Memorial Hospital$118Hospital · StatesvilleEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital$121Hospital · SouthportEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $44.80est. $72.80 total
The radiologist read is billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Granville Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - $90.13est. $118 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Iredell Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $92.50est. $121 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $100est. $128 total
The radiologist read is 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 - $100est. $128 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Duke Regional Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $108est. $136 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Columbus Regional Healthcare System price file · checked Oct 2026 - $122est. $150 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: CarolinaEast Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $134est. $162 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Transylvania Regional Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $140est. $168 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Ashe Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $141est. $169 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Southeastern Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $199
The radiologist read is billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: UNC Health Blue Ridge - Morganton price file · checked Oct 2026 - $199
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UNC Health Blue Ridge price file · checked Sep 2026
See all prices for X-ray of surgical specimen (technical + read)
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.