Echocardiogram Complete cost in Chesapeake, VA
Echocardiogram Complete costs $977 to $2,476 cash across 9 hospitals within 25 miles of Chesapeake.
Price range near Chesapeake
Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital (3★) has the lowest price — $1,499 less than the most expensive option nearby.
Hospital prices near Chesapeake
Lowest published price here: Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital
Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital has the lowest published cash price in this comparison ($977) and 81% patient satisfaction in Medicare's HCAHPS survey. Combining lowest price with strong government-rated quality is often a useful starting point — your situation may call for different priorities.
→ Worth verifying with the hospital's billing office, and reading the full profile before deciding.
Information from published hospital prices and Medicare quality data. Not medical advice.
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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
If you're comparing echocardiogram prices in Chesapeake, know that cash prices here range from about $1,460 to $3,920 — a wide spread that means where you go matters a lot for your wallet. Chesapeake General Hospital's cash price of $1,462 is notably lower than what you'd pay elsewhere in the area, though their patient satisfaction rating is in the middle (67 percent). Before you decide, ask the facility billing department specifically about your insurance plan's negotiated rate, since the cash price may not apply to you — but if you're uninsured or considering self-pay, this is worth knowing.
Call ahead and confirm that Chesapeake General (or whichever hospital your doctor recommends) can do the echocardiogram, then ask their billing team for your out-of-pocket cost under your specific insurance plan. If cost is a real concern, ask about financial assistance — some hospitals have programs for people who qualify. Since your doctor told you to get this done in the next week or so, scheduling sooner usually locks in the appointment faster than shopping around.
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.
"What is your cash price for Echocardiogram Complete?"
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.
"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.
"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.
Echocardiogram Complete costs $977 at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital (3-star CMS rating) and up to $2,476 at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital in Chesapeake, Virginia — a 2.5x difference for the same procedure across 9 facilities. The Virginia statewide average is $2,471.
What else you should know
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 Chesapeake. ASCs often perform outpatient procedures at lower cost than hospitals.
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| Facility | Cash Price | Gross Charge | Stars | Patient Rating | Ownership | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Shore Memorial HospitalRiverside Health System | $977 | $1,954 | 3/5 | 81.0% | Nonprofit | 5.7 mi |
| Riverside Regional Medical CenterRiverside Health System | $977 | $1,954 | 3/5 | 72.0% | Nonprofit | 24.3 mi |
| Bon Secours Maryview Medical CenterBon Secours Mercy Health | $1,322 | $2,203 | 3/5 | 67.0% | Nonprofit | 16.4 mi |
| Chesapeake General Hospital | $1,462 | $2,437 | 3/5 | 67.0% | Local government | 0.0 mi |
| Sentara Princess Anne HospitalSentara Health | $2,476 | $4,953 | 4/5 | 78.0% | Nonprofit | 18.1 mi |
| Sentara Leigh HospitalSentara Health | $2,476 | $4,953 | 4/5 | 76.0% | Nonprofit | 5.7 mi |
| Sentara Obici HospitalSentara Health | $2,476 | $4,953 | 4/5 | 73.0% | Nonprofit | 5.7 mi |
| Sentara Careplex HospitalSentara Health | $2,476 | $4,953 | 4/5 | 73.0% | Nonprofit | 18.4 mi |
| Sentara Virginia Beach General HospitalSentara Health | $2,476 | $4,953 | 4/5 | 71.0% | Nonprofit | 18.1 mi |
Common questions
How much does Echocardiogram Complete cost in Chesapeake, VA?
Echocardiogram Complete costs between $977 and $2,476 at 9 facilities near Chesapeake, Virginia. The median price is $2,476. The Virginia statewide average is $2,471.
Which hospital is cheapest for Echocardiogram Complete near Chesapeake?
Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital has the lowest published cash price at $977. It has a 3-star CMS quality rating and 81.0% patient satisfaction.
Does a cheaper hospital mean lower quality?
No. In Chesapeake, the lowest-priced facility (Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital) has a 3-star CMS rating, while the highest-priced facility (Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital) 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 →
How much can I save by choosing a different hospital?
The maximum savings for Echocardiogram Complete near Chesapeake is $1,500 — the difference between Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital ($977) and Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital ($2,476).
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Data compiled from 17 federal sources including CMS Hospital Price Transparency files, Hospital Compare, HCAHPS, and Medicare Cost Reports. Updated April 2026. Full methodology →