Price range near Norfolk

$493 to $1,420
2.9x price range Virginia avg: $1,555

Hospital prices near Norfolk

What the data shows

$926 spread between lowest and highest published price

Prices range from $493 to $1,420 across these hospitals. Not an extreme spread, but the difference may matter depending on your deductible and insurance plan.

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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 · 5.7 mi Price as of Mar 2026
Cash price $493
3★ 67.0% satisfied
2
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 17.0 mi Price as of Mar 2026
Cash price $1,328
4★ 78.0% satisfied
+169% vs lowest Compare
3
Sentara Leigh Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 0.0 mi Price as of Mar 2026
Cash price $1,328
4★ 76.0% satisfied
+169% vs lowest Compare
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Sentara Obici Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 0.2 mi Price as of Mar 2026
Cash price $1,328
4★ 73.0% satisfied
+169% vs lowest Compare
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Sentara Careplex Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 12.8 mi Price as of Mar 2026
Cash price $1,328
4★ 73.0% satisfied
+169% vs lowest Compare
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Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 17.0 mi Price as of Mar 2026
Cash price $1,328
4★ 71.0% satisfied
+169% vs lowest Compare
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Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center Bon Secours Mercy Health · Nonprofit · 18.3 mi Price as of Apr 2026
Cash price $1,420
3★ 67.0% satisfied
+188% vs lowest Compare
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Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital Riverside Health System · Nonprofit · 0.2 mi Price as of Jan 2026
3★ 81.0% satisfied
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Riverside Regional Medical Center Riverside Health System · Nonprofit · 19.3 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 $1,555 — prices near Norfolk 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're paying out of pocket for this CT head scan in Norfolk, shop carefully — prices vary nearly five times over, from about $493 to $2,413. Sentara Leigh Hospital and Sentara Norfolk General both charge $1,328 for a cash price, which is close to the median here and roughly 25 percent less than Virginia's average. Children's Hospital of the Kings Daughters charges significantly more at $2,413 if you're an adult patient (call first to confirm they see adults). Before you schedule anywhere, call the billing department and ask for the exact cash price for a CT head without contrast, since even within the same health system prices can differ by location.

Once you have a few quotes, ask each hospital whether they offer financial assistance — many people qualify without realizing it, especially if you're uninsured or underinsured. Also confirm upfront whether your insurance is accepted and whether the quoted price is truly all-in, with no surprise facility or radiologist fees added later. If cost is your main concern and you have flexibility on timing, the $493 option is worth investigating to see which facility offers it and whether it's available for your schedule.

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 Head 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 Head without Contrast costs between $493 and $1,420 at 9 facilities near Norfolk, Virginia. The Virginia statewide average is $1,555.

What else you should know

8% of insurance rates exceed the cash price 5 of 60 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 $1,343, 3.8★ (6 hospitals). Other: avg $493, 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 Norfolk. ASCs often perform outpatient procedures at lower cost than hospitals.

Virginia Center for Eye Surgery 0.2 mi
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Chesapeake Regional Surgery Center at Virginia Beach 0.2 mi
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Center for Visual Surgical Excellence LLC 0.2 mi
Chesapeake, VA 23322
Surgery Center of Chesapeake LLC 0.2 mi
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Virginia Beach Ambulatory Surgery Center 0.2 mi
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Bayview Medical Center INC 0.2 mi
Suffolk, VA 23434
96% satisfied 563 cases/yr
View full data table
FacilityCash PriceGross ChargeStarsPatient RatingOwnershipDistance
Chesapeake General Hospital $493 $822 3/5 67.0% Local government 5.7 mi
Sentara Princess Anne HospitalSentara Health $1,328 $2,656 4/5 78.0% Nonprofit 17.0 mi
Sentara Leigh HospitalSentara Health $1,328 $2,656 4/5 76.0% Nonprofit 0.0 mi
Sentara Obici HospitalSentara Health $1,328 $2,656 4/5 73.0% Nonprofit 0.2 mi
Sentara Careplex HospitalSentara Health $1,328 $2,656 4/5 73.0% Nonprofit 12.8 mi
Sentara Virginia Beach General HospitalSentara Health $1,328 $2,656 4/5 71.0% Nonprofit 17.0 mi
Bon Secours Maryview Medical CenterBon Secours Mercy Health $1,420 $2,367 3/5 67.0% Nonprofit 18.3 mi
Riverside Shore Memorial HospitalRiverside Health System 3/5 81.0% Nonprofit 0.2 mi
Riverside Regional Medical CenterRiverside Health System 3/5 72.0% Nonprofit 19.3 mi

Common questions

How much does CT Head without Contrast cost in Norfolk, VA?

CT Head without Contrast costs between $493 and $1,420 at 9 facilities near Norfolk, Virginia. The median price is $1,328. The Virginia statewide average is $1,555.

Which hospital is cheapest for CT Head without Contrast near Norfolk?

Chesapeake General Hospital has the lowest published cash price at $493. It has a 3-star CMS quality rating and 67.0% patient satisfaction.

Does a cheaper hospital mean lower quality?

No. In Norfolk, 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 →