How much does a Tendon cost in North Carolina?

Tendon/ligament injection · CPT 20550 · State: North Carolina

In North Carolina, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Tendon/ligament injection is about $388, with most between $68 and $471 ($430 cash/self-pay). Based on 51 North Carolina hospitals — 11% lower than the national typical of $436. Hospital list charges run about $859 (2.2× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$388
North Carolina · $68–$471
Cash / self-pay
$430
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$859
2.2× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 51 North Carolina hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national Tendon/ligament injection cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.

Tendon/ligament injection cost in North Carolina — FAQs

How much does a Tendon/ligament injection cost in North Carolina?

In North Carolina, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Tendon/ligament injection is about $388, with most between $68 and $471, based on 51 North Carolina hospitals. That's 11% lower than the national typical of $436.

How much does a Tendon/ligament injection cost without insurance in North Carolina?

Cash or self-pay prices for a Tendon/ligament injection in North Carolina run around $430. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $859), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my North Carolina hospital bill for a Tendon/ligament injection so high?

North Carolina hospital "list" charges for a Tendon/ligament injection run about $859 — roughly 2.2× the $388 insurers actually pay there. The list price is rarely what anyone pays; the negotiated and cash rates are the realistic benchmark.

Can I negotiate the cost of a Tendon/ligament injection in North Carolina?

Yes. If a North Carolina hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $388), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real North Carolina hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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