Therapy Procedure for Walking Training, each 15 Minutes Cost in North Carolina
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 99 North Carolina hospitals. CPT 97116. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
Hospital comparison — North Carolina
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 60 of 99 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | Aetna | BCBS | Centene | UHC | Cigna | Humana | MultiPlan | Health Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUGH CHATHAM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ELKIN |
$24.05 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| WAYNE UNC HEALTHCARE WAYNE MEMORIAL DR GOLDSBORO |
$26.40 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ATRIUM HEALTH WAKE FOREST BAPTIST WILKES MEDICAL CENTER NORTH WILKESBORO |
$27.50 | $20.90 | $15.81 | $10.40 | $10.40 | $28.82 | — | $50.60 | — |
| RUTHERFORD REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM RUTHERFORDTON |
$27.86 | $47.10 | $16.45 | $30.20 | $56.00 | $37.40 | $73.00 | $90.00 | $100 |
| DUKE HEALTH LAKE NORMAN HOSPITAL MOORESVILLE |
$36.72 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| DUKE REGIONAL HOSPITAL DURHAM |
$37.80 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| DUKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL DURHAM |
$37.80 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| DUKE RALEIGH HOSPITAL RALEIGH |
$37.80 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CONE HEALTH MOSES CONE HOSPITAL GREENSBORO |
$40.66 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CONE HEALTH ALAMANCE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER BURLINGTON |
$40.66 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CONE HEALTH WESLEY LONG HOSPITAL GREENSBORO |
$40.66 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CONE HEALTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL GREENSBORO |
$40.66 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CONE HEALTH ANNIE PENN HOSPITAL REIDSVILLE |
$40.66 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SWAIN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL BRYSON CITY |
$42.07 | $39.00 | $39.00 | $39.00 | $39.00 | $68.20 | — | — | $39.00 |
| UNC HEALTH SOUTHEASTERN TH ST LUMBERTON |
$43.20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| NORTH CAROLINA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL DURHAM |
$43.68 | $28.02 | — | $28.86 | $65.00 | $77.60 | — | $80.00 | — |
| WASHINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER PLYMOUTH |
$45.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| UNC HEALTH NASH CURTIS ELLIS DR ROCKY MOUNT |
$46.20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| WAKEMED MENTAL HEALTH & WELL-BEING HOSPITAL - WAKEBROOK SUNNYBROOK ROAD RALEIGH |
$49.40 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| WAKEMED NORTH HOSPITAL RALEIGH |
$49.40 | $27.65 | $27.65 | $27.65 | — | — | — | — | — |
| WAKEMED CARY HOSPITAL CARY |
$49.40 | $27.65 | $27.65 | $33.18 | — | — | — | — | — |
| CATAWBA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER HICKORY |
$50.00 | $51.00 | $29.00 | $29.00 | $15.00 | $28.00 | $29.00 | $71.00 | — |
| CHATHAM HOSPITAL PROGRESS BOULEVARD SILER CITY |
$50.40 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| UNC ROCKINGHAM HOSPITAL EAST KINGS HWY EDEN |
$51.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CENTRAL CAROLINA HOSPITAL CARTHAGE STREET SANFORD |
$53.18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| NOVANT HEALTH PENDER MEDICAL CENTER BURGAW |
$53.55 | $32.93 | $32.13 | $34.09 | $86.87 | $33.09 | $30.52 | — | — |
| ONSLOW MEMORIAL HOSPITAL JACKSONVILLE |
$54.00 | $28.20 | $19.85 | $19.85 | $24.67 | $85.26 | $23.50 | $88.20 | — |
| ECU HEALTH NORTH HOSPITAL ROANOKE RAPIDS |
$56.56 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| NOVANT HEALTH BRUNSWICK MEDICAL CENTER BOLIVIA |
$58.00 | $58.00 | $16.65 | $16.65 | $16.65 | $45.47 | $99.76 | $104 | — |
| UNC LENOIR HEALTH CARE AIRPORT RD KINSTON |
$59.40 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| WATAUGA MEDICAL CENTER BOONE |
$61.80 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CANNON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LINVILLE |
$61.80 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ATRIUM HEALTH WAKE FOREST BAPTIST HIGH POINT MEDICAL CENTER HIGH POINT |
$64.50 | $38.44 | $40.73 | $18.90 | $18.90 | $70.82 | $120 | $116 | — |
| ATRIUM HEALTH WAKE FOREST BAPTIST LEXINGTON MEDICAL CENTER LEXINGTON |
$65.50 | $37.20 | $30.92 | $24.93 | $24.93 | $56.99 | $115 | $118 | — |
| UNC MEDICAL CENTER MANNING DR CHAPEL HILL |
$66.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| UNC HEALTH JOHNSTON N. BRIGHT LEAF BLVD. SMITHFIELD |
$66.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| UNC REX HOSPITAL LAKE BOONE TRAIL RALEIGH |
$66.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| NOVANT HEALTH MINT HILL MEDICAL CENTER CHARLOTTE |
$66.50 | $66.50 | $43.09 | $52.29 | $52.29 | $68.49 | $95.76 | $99.75 | — |
| NOVANT HEALTH BALLANTYNE MEDICAL CENTER CHARLOTTE |
$66.50 | $66.50 | $27.66 | $27.66 | $27.66 | $68.49 | $95.76 | $99.75 | — |
| NOVANT HEALTH CHARLOTTE ORTHOPEDIC HOSPITAL CHARLOTTE |
$66.50 | $66.50 | $23.63 | $23.63 | $23.63 | $68.49 | $95.76 | $99.75 | — |
| NOVANT HEALTH MATTHEWS MEDICAL CENTER MATTHEWS |
$66.50 | $66.50 | $17.64 | $17.64 | $17.64 | $68.49 | $95.76 | $99.75 | — |
| NOVANT HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL CENTER CHARLOTTE |
$66.50 | $66.50 | $23.63 | $23.63 | $23.63 | $68.49 | $95.76 | $99.75 | — |
| NOVANT HEALTH HUNTERSVILLE MEDICAL CENTER HUNTERSVILLE |
$66.50 | $66.50 | $16.75 | $16.75 | $16.75 | $68.49 | $95.76 | $99.75 | — |
| NOVANT HEALTH ROWAN MEDICAL CENTER SALISBURY |
$66.50 | $66.50 | $22.87 | $22.87 | $22.87 | $68.49 | $95.76 | $99.75 | — |
| MARIA PARHAM MEDICAL CENTER HENDERSON |
$69.82 | $47.10 | $34.39 | $57.05 | $44.90 | $56.70 | $100 | — | $100 |
| ALLEGHANY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DOCTORS STREET SPARTA |
$70.50 | $47.94 | $17.80 | $47.94 | $47.94 | $118 | — | — | — |
| NOVANT HEALTH FORSYTH MEDICAL CENTER WINSTON-SALEM |
$71.40 | $59.50 | $22.53 | $22.53 | $22.53 | $46.05 | $92.70 | $107 | — |
| WILSON MEDICAL CENTER WILSON |
$71.60 | $57.90 | $31.23 | $48.66 | $42.20 | $51.30 | $100 | — | — |
| UNC HEALTH PARDEE NORTH JUSTICE STREET HENDERSONVILLE |
$72.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| NOVANT HEALTH CLEMMONS MEDICAL CENTER CLEMMONS |
$73.80 | $61.50 | $23.29 | $23.29 | $23.29 | $47.60 | $95.81 | $111 | — |
| NOVANT HEALTH MEDICAL PARK HOSPITAL WINSTON-SALEM |
$73.80 | $61.50 | $29.74 | $29.74 | $29.74 | $47.60 | $95.81 | $111 | — |
| ATRIUM HEALTH WAKE FOREST BAPTIST DAVIE MEDICAL CENTER BERMUDA RUN |
$74.50 | $27.65 | $27.65 | $27.65 | $27.65 | $27.65 | $27.93 | $134 | — |
| CALDWELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL MULBERRY ST SW LENOIR |
$76.80 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| HARRIS REGIONAL HOSPITAL HOSPITAL ROAD SYLVA |
$78.86 | $44.60 | $31.79 | $49.49 | $48.70 | $105 | $102 | — | $100 |
| ATRIUM HEALTH WAKE FOREST BAPTIST WINSTON SALEM |
$79.00 | $37.45 | $32.69 | $36.17 | $36.17 | $94.80 | $86.43 | $142 | — |
| NOVANT HEALTH THOMASVILLE MEDICAL CENTER THOMASVILLE |
$79.80 | $66.50 | $24.64 | $24.64 | $24.64 | $52.66 | $104 | $120 | — |
| FRYE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER N CENTER STREET HICKORY |
$79.80 | $21.63 | $19.73 | $22.36 | $18.85 | $51.00 | $21.21 | — | — |
| HAYWOOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER CLYDE |
$79.96 | $44.60 | $16.03 | $45.31 | $37.10 | $100 | $102 | — | — |
| COLUMBUS REGIONAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM WHITEVILLE |
$80.11 | $28.62 | $27.65 | $25.55 | $25.55 | $29.03 | $28.48 | $103 | $75.87 |
| UNC HEALTH BLUE RIDGE SOUTH STERLING ST MORGANTON |
$81.60 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
That is the median of what the 99 North Carolina hospitals above publish for Therapy procedure for walking training, each 15 minutes — their own figures, filed under federal law. A bill well above them is evidence you can put in writing.
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Medicare reimbursement benchmark
For CPT 97116 in North Carolina, Medicare reimburses about $28.02 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in North Carolina range from $24.05 to $293 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 2.6x what Medicare pays. If a self-pay quote you receive is more than 2-3x the Medicare rate, ask the hospital for the cash-discount price in writing.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does therapy procedure for walking training, each 15 minutes cost in North Carolina?
- Cash prices for therapy procedure for walking training, each 15 minutes (CPT 97116) in North Carolina range from $24.05 to $293, with a median of $73.80. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest therapy procedure for walking training, each 15 minutes in North Carolina?
- The cheapest North Carolina hospital published cash price for this procedure is $24.05. Use the table above sorted by cash price to find the lowest-priced facility near you.
- Are these the prices I'll pay?
- These are the rates hospitals publish. Final price depends on your insurance, deductible, and the specific services billed. Always confirm with the facility and your insurer before any procedure.
- Why do prices vary so much between hospitals?
- Hospitals set cash prices independently, and insurance contracts negotiate different rates per payer. Two facilities a few miles apart can charge 5-10x different prices for the same procedure.
- Where does this data come from?
- Federal law (45 CFR § 180) requires hospitals to publish their pricing in a machine-readable file. We aggregate these files and republish in a consumer-friendly format.