Price range near Newport News

$1,252 to $1,432
1.1x price range Virginia avg: $2,785

Hospital prices near Newport News

1
Chesapeake General Hospital Local government · 24.3 mi
$1,252 cash price
3★ 67.0% satisfied Safety penalty
2
Sentara Leigh Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 19.3 mi
$1,432 cash price
4★ 76.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+14% vs lowest Compare
3
Sentara Obici Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 19.2 mi
$1,432 cash price
4★ 73.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+14% vs lowest Compare
4
Sentara Careplex Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 8.1 mi
$1,432 cash price
4★ 73.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+14% vs lowest Compare
5
Southside Community Hospital, INC Nonprofit · 18.2 mi
4★ 70.0% satisfied Safety penalty

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Before you schedule

Virginia average $2,785 — 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're scheduling a cystoscopy in Newport News, the good news is prices are fairly tight across your options—the range between the cheapest and most expensive cash price is only about $180, so shopping around won't save you hundreds. That said, if you're uninsured or paying out of pocket, asking for the cash price explicitly (rather than letting your insurance bill) could save you roughly $200 to $400 compared to what hospitals bill insurance companies. The difference comes down to whether you're asking for their discount rate upfront or getting billed full sticker price.

Before you schedule, call the billing department at whichever hospital your doctor recommends and ask for the cash price for a cystoscopy—don't assume your insurance estimate is final. Ask whether they have financial assistance if cost is a barrier; some hospitals forgive or reduce bills for qualifying patients even after the fact. Once you have the cash price confirmed, you can decide whether to self-pay to get that discount or route it through insurance depending on your deductible and out-of-pocket maximum.

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.

1

"What is your cash price for Cystoscopy?"

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.

Cystoscopy costs between $1,252 and $1,432 at 5 facilities near Newport News, Virginia. The Virginia statewide average is $2,785.

About this market

Sentara Health operates 3 of 5 hospitals near Newport News (60%). Prices across their facilities are identical — comparison between them won't save you money.

vs Virginia average 49% below average

Sentara Health's price of $1,432 is below the Virginia average of $2,785.

Nearest alternative Chesapeake General Hospital — $1,252

Chesapeake, VA · 24 mi away · 3★

Insurance rates at Sentara Health $127 to $3,900

9 insurance plans. Cheapest: Aetna. Most expensive: Cigna.

What else you should know

58% of insurance rates exceed the cash price 22 of 38 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 $1,432, 4.0★ (3 hospitals). Other: avg $1,252, 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
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FacilityCash PriceGross ChargeStarsPatient RatingOwnershipDistance
Chesapeake General Hospital $1,252 $2,087 3/5 67.0% Local government 24.3 mi
Sentara Leigh HospitalSentara Health $1,432 $2,864 4/5 76.0% Nonprofit 19.3 mi
Sentara Obici HospitalSentara Health $1,432 $2,864 4/5 73.0% Nonprofit 19.2 mi
Sentara Careplex HospitalSentara Health $1,432 $2,864 4/5 73.0% Nonprofit 8.1 mi
Southside Community Hospital, INC 4/5 70.0% Nonprofit 18.2 mi

Common questions

How much does Cystoscopy cost in Newport News, VA?

Cystoscopy costs between $1,252 and $1,432 at 5 facilities near Newport News, Virginia. The median price is $1,432. The Virginia statewide average is $2,785.

Which hospital is cheapest for Cystoscopy near Newport News?

Chesapeake General Hospital has the lowest published cash price at $1,252. 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 (Southside Community Hospital, INC) has a 4-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 →