Epidural Steroid Injection cost in Newport News, VA
Epidural Steroid Injection costs $552 to $1,685 cash across 5 hospitals within 25 miles of Newport News.
Price range near Newport News
Hospital prices near Newport News
Published prices vary 3.1x in this comparison
Cash prices range from $551 to $1,685 across these hospitals — a $1,133 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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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 shopping for an epidural steroid injection in Newport News, the price you'll actually pay can swing wildly depending which facility you choose — we're seeing cash prices range from around $550 to $2,700 for the same procedure. That nearly five-fold difference means calling ahead to ask the cash price isn't optional; it's how you avoid paying nearly five times more than someone at a cheaper facility. Your insurance will likely cover most or all of it, but if you're uninsured or have a high deductible, this gap could mean hundreds of dollars either way.
Before you schedule, call the billing department at whichever hospital your doctor recommends and ask specifically for the cash price for your epidural injection. Ask too whether they offer financial assistance if cost is a concern — many people qualify but never apply. If the quoted price is on the high end, it's worth asking your doctor whether another facility in the area can do the same procedure, since you have real savings on the table here.
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 Epidural Steroid Injection?"
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.
Epidural Steroid Injection costs between $552 and $1,685 at 5 facilities near Newport News, Virginia. The Virginia statewide average is $1,828.
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.
Sentara Health's price of $1,685 is below the Virginia average of $1,828.
Chesapeake, VA · 24 mi away · 3★
8 insurance plans. Cheapest: Aetna. Most expensive: Cigna.
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 Newport News. ASCs often perform outpatient procedures at lower cost than hospitals.
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| Facility | Cash Price | Gross Charge | Stars | Patient Rating | Ownership | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake General Hospital | $552 | $1,379 | 3/5 | 67.0% | Local government | 24.3 mi |
| Sentara Leigh HospitalSentara Health | $1,685 | $3,370 | 4/5 | 76.0% | Nonprofit | 19.3 mi |
| Sentara Obici HospitalSentara Health | $1,685 | $3,370 | 4/5 | 73.0% | Nonprofit | 19.2 mi |
| Sentara Careplex HospitalSentara Health | $1,685 | $3,370 | 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 Epidural Steroid Injection cost in Newport News, VA?
Epidural Steroid Injection costs between $552 and $1,685 at 5 facilities near Newport News, Virginia. The median price is $1,685. The Virginia statewide average is $1,828.
Which hospital is cheapest for Epidural Steroid Injection near Newport News?
Chesapeake General Hospital has the lowest published cash price at $552. 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 →
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