How much does a Total hip replacement cost in North Carolina?

Total hip replacement · CPT 27130 · State: North Carolina

In North Carolina, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Total hip replacement is about $4,370, with most between $4,335 and $12,351 ($7,229 cash/self-pay). Based on 48 North Carolina hospitals — 63% lower than the national typical of $11,732. Hospital list charges run about $12,048 (2.8× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$4,370
North Carolina · $4,335$12,351
Cash / self-pay
$7,229
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$12,048
2.8× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 48 North Carolina hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national Total hip replacement cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.

Total hip replacement cost in North Carolina — FAQs

How much does a Total hip replacement cost in North Carolina?

In North Carolina, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Total hip replacement is about $4,370, with most between $4,335 and $12,351, based on 48 North Carolina hospitals. That's 63% lower than the national typical of $11,732.

How much does a Total hip replacement cost without insurance in North Carolina?

Cash or self-pay prices for a Total hip replacement in North Carolina run around $7,229. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $12,048), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my North Carolina hospital bill for a Total hip replacement so high?

North Carolina hospital "list" charges for a Total hip replacement run about $12,048 — roughly 2.8× the $4,370 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 Total hip replacement in North Carolina?

Yes. If a North Carolina hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $4,370), 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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