Price range near Newport News

$1,014 to $8,531
8.4x price range Virginia avg: $1,944

Hospital prices near Newport News

What the data shows

Published prices vary 8.4x in this comparison

Cash prices range from $1,013 to $8,531 across these hospitals — a $7,517 spread for the same procedure code. When variation is this wide, the specific facility you pick changes what you pay significantly.

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Information from published hospital prices and Medicare quality data. Not medical advice.

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Chesapeake General Hospital Local government · 24.3 mi Price as of Mar 2026
Cash price $1,014
3★ 67.0% satisfied
2
Sentara Leigh Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 19.3 mi Price as of Mar 2026
Cash price $1,372
4★ 76.0% satisfied
+35% vs lowest Compare
3
Sentara Obici Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 19.2 mi Price as of Mar 2026
Cash price $1,372
4★ 73.0% satisfied
+35% vs lowest Compare
4
Sentara Careplex Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 8.1 mi Price as of Mar 2026
Cash price $1,372
4★ 73.0% satisfied
+35% vs lowest Compare
5
Southside Community Hospital, INC Nonprofit · 18.2 mi
Cash price $8,531
4★ 70.0% satisfied
+742% vs lowest Compare
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Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital Riverside Health System · Nonprofit · 19.2 mi Price as of Jan 2026
3★ 81.0% satisfied
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Riverside Regional Medical Center Riverside Health System · Nonprofit · 0.0 mi Price as of Jan 2026
3★ 72.0% satisfied

What this price typically doesn't include

Procedure codes generally cover the procedure itself. Other services that often appear on the same bill are listed under separate codes — for example:

  • Anesthesia (CPT 00xxx)
  • Pathology, if a sample is taken (CPT 88xxx)
  • Drugs administered during the visit (J-codes)
  • Facility vs. professional split — one charge from the hospital, another from the doctor
  • Room and board, if the procedure is inpatient

Asking what other codes might appear on the bill is a useful follow-up so the total is not a surprise. Once you receive the bill, asking for an itemized statement listing each service code separately makes it easier to match against the disclosed prices above.

Observations about billing-code conventions. Not medical advice. Not legal advice.

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Before you schedule

Virginia average $1,944 — prices near Newport News are below average
Call billing before you schedule Ask: "What is the cash price for this procedure?" — if you haven't met your deductible, it may be hundreds less than going through insurance
Expect a separate bill These are facility fees. Your doctor, radiologist, or anesthesiologist bills separately — ask about those costs too

If you need a CT chest scan in Newport News, your cash price could range anywhere from about $1,000 to nearly $2,900 depending on which facility you choose — that's nearly a three-fold difference for the same test. Most facilities in your area charge around $1,370 for this scan, so if you're paying out of pocket or have a high deductible, you're looking at a real opportunity to save $1,500 or more by choosing carefully.

Before you schedule, call the imaging department at your doctor's preferred hospital and ask specifically for the cash price for a chest CT without contrast — don't accept a vague estimate. If you're uninsured or underinsured, also ask whether they offer payment plans or financial assistance; many do but won't mention it unless you ask. Get the exact quote in writing before your appointment so there are no surprises.

Questions to ask when you call

Before scheduling, call the hospital's billing department. These are the exact questions that get you the answers you need.

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"What is your cash price for CT Chest without Contrast?"

If you haven't met your deductible, the cash price may be lower than what your insurance negotiates. Many hospitals will honor their published cash price if you ask.

2

"What will my insurance plan pay for this, and what's my out-of-pocket?"

Get a written estimate. Ask them to include your deductible status and coinsurance percentage. This is called a "Good Faith Estimate" and you're legally entitled to one.

3

"Are there any other charges I should expect — radiologist, anesthesiologist, or facility fees?"

These prices are facility fees. Your doctor, radiologist, and anesthesiologist bill separately. Ask how much those could add.

CT Chest without Contrast costs between $1,014 and $8,531 at 7 facilities near Newport News, Virginia. The Virginia statewide average is $1,944.

What else you should know

7% of insurance rates exceed the cash price 4 of 59 negotiated rates at these hospitals cost more than paying cash. If you haven't met your deductible, ask for the cash rate. Learn more
Ownership affects price Nonprofit: avg $3,162, 4.0★ (4 hospitals). Other: avg $1,014, 3.0★ (1 hospitals)

Children's hospitals

The following children's hospitals are listed separately because their pricing, patient mix, and quality benchmarks differ from adult facilities.

Surgery center alternatives

These ambulatory surgery centers are near Newport News. ASCs often perform outpatient procedures at lower cost than hospitals.

Virginia Center for Eye Surgery 19.2 mi
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Chesapeake Regional Surgery Center at Virginia Beach 19.2 mi
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Center for Visual Surgical Excellence LLC 19.2 mi
Chesapeake, VA 23322
Surgery Center of Chesapeake LLC 19.2 mi
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Virginia Beach Ambulatory Surgery Center 19.2 mi
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Bayview Medical Center INC 19.2 mi
Suffolk, VA 23434
96% satisfied 563 cases/yr
View full data table
FacilityCash PriceGross ChargeStarsPatient RatingOwnershipDistance
Chesapeake General Hospital $1,014 $1,689 3/5 67.0% Local government 24.3 mi
Sentara Leigh HospitalSentara Health $1,372 $2,745 4/5 76.0% Nonprofit 19.3 mi
Sentara Obici HospitalSentara Health $1,372 $2,745 4/5 73.0% Nonprofit 19.2 mi
Sentara Careplex HospitalSentara Health $1,372 $2,745 4/5 73.0% Nonprofit 8.1 mi
Southside Community Hospital, INC $8,531 $8,531 4/5 70.0% Nonprofit 18.2 mi
Riverside Shore Memorial HospitalRiverside Health System 3/5 81.0% Nonprofit 19.2 mi
Riverside Regional Medical CenterRiverside Health System 3/5 72.0% Nonprofit 0.0 mi

Common questions

How much does CT Chest without Contrast cost in Newport News, VA?

CT Chest without Contrast costs between $1,014 and $8,531 at 7 facilities near Newport News, Virginia. The median price is $1,372. The Virginia statewide average is $1,944.

Which hospital is cheapest for CT Chest without Contrast near Newport News?

Chesapeake General Hospital has the lowest published cash price at $1,014. It has a 3-star CMS quality rating and 67.0% patient satisfaction.

Does a cheaper hospital mean lower quality?

No. In Newport News, the lowest-priced facility (Chesapeake General Hospital) has a 3-star CMS rating, while the highest-priced facility (Riverside Regional Medical Center) has a 3-star rating.

Where does this pricing data come from?

All prices are from each hospital's federally mandated machine-readable file under the CMS Hospital Price Transparency Rule (45 CFR Part 180). Quality ratings are from CMS Hospital Compare. We do not estimate prices. See full methodology →

Data compiled from 17 federal sources including CMS Hospital Price Transparency files, Hospital Compare, HCAHPS, and Medicare Cost Reports. Updated April 2026. Full methodology →