Erlanger Health System · Murphy, NC
29
In-network payers
309
Disclosed rate categories
57
Beds
1
Care quality
Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital is a 57-bed voluntary non-profit - private hospital in Murphy, NC, affiliated with Erlanger Health System. Below you'll find publicly disclosed negotiated rates and facility details, including 29 in-network payers and 309 disclosed rate categories.
CCN (Medicare provider number)
341328
NPI
1801831102
Type
Critical Access Hospital
Ownership
Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
Beds
57
Care Quality
1
Insurance acceptance may vary by specific plan, network status, and services required. Contact your insurance provider or the hospital's billing department to confirm coverage details.
The 24 services Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital most likely performs, ranked by likely volume and what it is paid. Each service names one insurer. * marks hidden insurer names; A, B and C rank the remaining rates from low to high and reset for each service.
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Childbirth · Inpatient
MS-DRG 807
$5,698 - $6,308
from 2 insurers · median $6,003
CMS lists this service as CPT 59400, the obstetrician's global fee. The hospital bills the delivery stay as MS-DRG 807, so these are facility case rates.
Hospital reports obstetrics / child birth services to CMS
Childbirth · Inpatient
MS-DRG 788
$8,856 - $9,370
from 2 insurers · median $9,113
CMS lists this service as CPT 59510, the obstetrician's global fee. The hospital bills the delivery stay as MS-DRG 788, so these are facility case rates.
Hospital reports obstetrics / child birth services to CMS
CT imaging
CPT 74177
$385 - $3,403
from 4 insurers · median $1,773
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Cardiology and vascular testing
CPT 93306
$256 - $3,139
from 4 insurers · median $3,003
Typical for a hospital with this service line
CT imaging
CPT 74176
$280 - $2,689
from 4 insurers · median $1,407
Typical for a hospital with this service line
CT imaging
CPT 70450
$135 - $1,050
from 4 insurers · median $597
Typical for a hospital with this service line
CT imaging
CPT 71275
$219 - $1,912
from 4 insurers · median $1,230
Typical for a hospital with this service line
MRI imaging
CPT 70553
$458 - $2,849
from 4 insurers · median $1,974
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Childbirth · Inpatient
MS-DRG 807
$5,698 - $6,308
from 2 insurers · median $6,003
CMS lists this service as CPT 59610, the obstetrician's global fee. The hospital bills the delivery stay as MS-DRG 807, so these are facility case rates.
Hospital reports obstetrics / child birth services to CMS
Digestive procedures
CPT 45385
$578 - $1,798
from 3 insurers · median $1,780
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Gynecology
CPT 58571
$7,382 - $15,879
from 2 insurers · median $11,631
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Digestive procedures
CPT 43239
$280 - $2,599
from 3 insurers · median $1,430
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Digestive procedures
CPT 45380
$483 - $1,798
from 3 insurers · median $1,780
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Mammography
CPT 77067
$120 - $245
from 4 insurers · median $191
Typical for a hospital with this service line
X-ray and bone density
CPT 71046
$39 - $350
from 4 insurers · median $211
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Medicine & Surgery
CPT 47562
$5,631 - $8,899
from 2 insurers · median $7,265
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Medicine & Surgery
CPT 66984
$767 - $3,576
from 3 insurers · median $3,479
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Lung function and sleep
CPT 95810
$1,003 - $5,355
from 4 insurers · median $5,126
Typical for a hospital with this service line
MRI imaging
CPT 72148
$280 - $1,833
from 4 insurers · median $1,182
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Digestive procedures
CPT 49650
$5,631 - $8,899
from 2 insurers · median $7,265
Typical for a hospital with this service line
MRI imaging
CPT 70551
$280 - $1,685
from 4 insurers · median $1,086
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Lung function and sleep
CPT 95811
$1,085 - $6,557
from 4 insurers · median $6,276
Typical for a hospital with this service line
MRI imaging
CPT 74183
$458 - $2,648
from 4 insurers · median $1,876
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Medicine & Surgery · Inpatient
MS-DRG 470
$14,895 - $17,979
from 2 insurers · median $16,437
Hospital reports orthopedic surgery services to CMS
Median rate as a percent of Medicare across the outpatient services above, and how many services sit above or below the same insurer's median at nearby hospitals. * marks hidden insurer names. These table labels track the same insurers across services; the labels on each service card reset.
| Insurer | Services | Median % of Medicare | Above nearby | Below nearby |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurer A* | 13 | 678% | 13 | 0 |
| Insurer B* | 24 | 581% | 8 | 4 |
| Insurer C* | 24 | 129% | 4 | 10 |
| Insurer D* | 17 | 124% | 0 | 17 |
How we chose these services: 0 appear in this hospital's own Medicare claims, 0 are common here based on CMS Medicare volume, and 24 are typical for the service lines it reports to CMS. Rates come from insurer and hospital price transparency files as of October 2026. Rates under a quarter of Medicare or over 20 times Medicare are left out as likely physician-fee rows or file errors. Book a demo to see all 300 CMS shoppable services for Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital.
3990 U S Highway 64 East Alt, Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 837-8161
The nearest hospitals of similar type and size. Their rates are compared with Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital for the same insurers and services above.
Chatuge Regional Hospital
▲ Rates typically 27% higher than Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital (17 services)
Mountain Lakes Medical Center
▼ Rates typically 47% lower than Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital (21 services)
Angel Medical Center
▲ Rates typically 86% higher than Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital (17 services)
Swain County Hospital
▼ Rates typically 37% lower than Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital (18 services)
Highlands Cashiers Hospital
▲ Rates typically 105% higher than Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital (17 services)
Rhea Medical Center
▲ Rates typically 38% higher than Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital (17 services)
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
Bladen County Hospital
Pender Memorial Hospital
About Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital's rates and hospital price transparency.
For MRI brain before and after contrast (CPT 70553), published negotiated rates at Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital range from $458 to $2,849 across 4 insurers. Blue Cross Blue Shield's rate is $2,568. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $2,425. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
For CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast (CPT 74177), published negotiated rates at Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital range from $385 to $3,403 across 4 insurers. Aetna's rate is $385. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $2,726. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
For Colonoscopy with polyp removal (CPT 45385), published negotiated rates at Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital range from $578 to $1,798 across 3 insurers. Cigna's rate is $1,798. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $942. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
For Vaginal delivery, hospital stay (MS-DRG 807), published negotiated rates at Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital range from $5,698 to $6,308 across 2 insurers. UnitedHealthcare's rate is $5,698. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
For Screening mammography, bilateral (CPT 77067), published negotiated rates at Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital range from $120 to $245 across 4 insurers. Aetna's rate is $154. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $204. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
For Major lower-extremity joint replacement without MCC (MS-DRG 470), published negotiated rates at Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital range from $14,895 to $17,979 across 2 insurers. Cigna's rate is $17,979. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $5,131. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital has 57 beds. Facility type: Critical Access Hospital.
Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital is located at 3990 U S Highway 64 East Alt, Murphy, NC 28906. Its main phone number is (828) 837-8161.
Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital's CMS Certification Number (CCN), also called its Medicare provider number, is 341328.
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) on file for Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital is 1801831102.
Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital is affiliated with Erlanger Health System.
Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital lists 29 in-network payers, including Aetna, Alliant Health Plans, Ameri Health, Aspirus Health Plan, and is Medicare-certified. Insurance acceptance may vary by plan, so confirm coverage with your insurer or the hospital's billing department.
309 disclosed rate categories. Each shows the payer, category, code type and group with its code range, and contract type, along with how the rate compares with the state average.
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"description": "MRI of brain (no contrast)",
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{ "code": "611", "type": "RC" },
{ "code": "70551", "type": "CPT" }
],
"standard_charges": [{
"setting": "outpatient",
"minimum": 250,
"maximum": 400,
"gross_charge": 1200,
"discounted_cash": 1080,
"payers_information": [
{
"payer_name": "Platform Health Insurance",
"plan_name": "PPO",
"methodology": "fee schedule",
"standard_charge_dollar": 400
},
{
"payer_name": "Region Health Insurance",
"plan_name": "HMO",
"methodology": "fee schedule",
"standard_charge_dollar": 250
}
]
}]
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