Cost Estimates
Estimating the cost of my medical procedure
At Novant Health, we want you to be able to focus on what’s most important: getting and staying well. We are committed to helping you understand the cost of procedures and services so that you can make the most informed healthcare choices possible. That includes providing access to our online price estimator tool as well as access to our dedicated financial navigator team.
Our online price estimator tool helps patients by displaying the out-of-pocket prices associated with many of the common procedures and services we offer. Our dedicated financial navigator team is also available to help you understand these estimates and what they can expect to pay for care.
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No surprise medical bills
When you get emergency care or are treated by an out-of-network provider at an in-network hospital or ambulatory surgical center, you are protected from balance billing. In these cases, you shouldn’t be charged more than your plan’s copayments, coinsurance and/or deductible.
📄 Learn About Your Rights and Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills
Good faith estimate
Self-pay patients and those who are not using insurance have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any nonemergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment and hospital fees.
Make sure your healthcare provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least one business day before your medical item or service. You can ask your healthcare provider, and any other provider of your choice, to provide you with this estimate before you choose to schedule the item or service.
Make sure to save a copy of your Good Faith Estimate. If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.
For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit cms.gov/nosurprises or call 1-800-633-4227.
Helping to Plan for Medical Costs
Novant Health offers the services of a financial navigator to help you plan for a range of medical and surgical procedures, including imaging. It is important to speak with a navigator before you receive treatment, and getting access to our financial navigator services is quick and convenient.
One of our financial navigators will ask you about your insurance and the medical procedure you are considering, and then provide you with an estimate of the procedure’s cost as well as payment options. The best way to understand what you will pay for care is to work with your insurer and with our dedicated financial navigator team. We offer financial counseling for all patients, and our team is here to support you and help you make the most informed healthcare choices possible.
Contact a Financial Navigator
Call 336-277-7299 or toll-free 1-888-277-3901, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Voicemail is available for after-hours or weekend calls.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How can I figure out what I will have to pay for care?
A: The best way to understand what you will pay for care is to work with your insurer and with our dedicated financial navigator team, and use the online price estimator. We offer financial counseling for all patients, and our team is here to support you and help you make the most informed healthcare choices possible.
Q: Where can I get financial assistance with my bill?
A: Our dedicated financial counselors are available to explain our prices, answer patients’ questions and help determine options for financial assistance. Patients in North Carolina can contact our financial counselors Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Voicemail is available for after-hours or weekend calls.
Our online price estimator tool helps patients by displaying the out-of-pocket prices associated with many of the common procedures and services we offer. Our dedicated financial navigator team is also available to help you understand these estimates and what they can expect to pay for care. There are several different factors that determine your cost for healthcare services you receive that may not be included in your cost estimation, including insurance coverage and benefits, out-of-pocket costs and professional provider fees. The best way to understand what you will pay for care is to work with your insurer and with our dedicated financial navigator team.
Get Your Cost Estimate
Our online price estimator tool can help you plan for care by displaying prices associated with the most common procedures and services we offer. Choose your region below to get started:
- New Hanover Regional Medical Center service area
- Pender Medical Center service area
- All other Novant Health locations
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What does my price estimate mean?
A: The prices online do not necessarily reflect what patients will ultimately pay out-of-pocket. The online price estimator provides a Real Time Eligibility check, which means it uses the patient’s member information to make a customized out of pocket price quote based on the member’s specific benefits at that point in time. However, these costs reflect only Novant Health facility fees and do not include Novant Health physician or ancillary provider fees – like anesthesia. There are several different factors that determine the final cost for healthcare services, including insurance coverage and benefits, out-of-pocket costs and professional provider fees.
The price estimator tool and our financial navigator teams are resources we offer our patients for pricing information. We are encouraging patients to work with their insurer to understand the actual cost of care, as those estimates will include professional and ancillary provider fees. We offer financial counseling for all patients, and our team is here to support patients in making the most informed healthcare choices possible.
Q: How does the price estimator consider my insurance?
A: The price estimator uses a Real Time Eligibility check using your current insurance coverage. However, this information can only provide the Novant Health facility fees and does not include physician or ancillary fees – like anesthesia. The best way for patients to understand what they will pay for care is to work with their insurer and with our dedicated financial navigator team.