Emergency Room Visit — High Acuity (Level 4) cost in Alexandria, VA
Emergency Room Visit — High Acuity (Level 4) costs $668 to $3,613 cash across 10 hospitals within 25 miles of Alexandria.
Price range near Alexandria
Hospital prices near Alexandria
Published prices vary 5.4x in this comparison
Cash prices range from $668 to $3,613 across these hospitals — a $2,945 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 facing an ER visit for a high-level emergency condition in Alexandria, your out-of-pocket cost could swing wildly depending on which hospital you're taken to — ranging from around $668 to over $3,600 for the same type of visit. That's a 5-fold difference. The two INOVA hospitals in the area both charge $1,458.50 as their cash price, which is close to the city median. INOVA Alexandria has slightly better patient ratings (70% vs. 67%), but both are nonprofit facilities, so if cost becomes a serious problem after your visit, ask about financial assistance programs.
Before your ER visit, call the hospital billing department and confirm the cash price they're quoting includes the full visit fee — sometimes facility and physician charges are separate. If you're uninsured or will be paying out-of-pocket, mention that upfront; hospitals often have payment plans or charity care programs available. Also check whether your primary care doctor can route you to a specific facility if your situation allows it rather than leaving it to whichever ambulance arrives.
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 Emergency Room Visit — High Acuity (Level 4)?"
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.
Emergency Room Visit — High Acuity (Level 4) costs between $668 and $3,613 at 10 facilities near Alexandria, Virginia. The Virginia statewide average is $1,828.
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| Facility | Cash Price | Gross Charge | Stars | Patient Rating | Ownership | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fauquier Hospital | $668 | $1,670 | 3/5 | 62.0% | For-profit | 5.9 mi |
| Novant Prince William Medical CenterNovant Health | $1,240 | $2,481 | 4/5 | 64.0% | Nonprofit | 5.9 mi |
| Inova Fair Oaks HospitalInova Health System | $1,458 | $2,917 | 5/5 | 79.0% | Nonprofit | 14.3 mi |
| Inova Loudoun HospitalInova Health System | $1,458 | $2,917 | 5/5 | 76.0% | Nonprofit | 5.9 mi |
| Inova Alexandria HospitalInova Health System | $1,458 | $2,917 | 4/5 | 70.0% | Nonprofit | 0.0 mi |
| Inova Mount Vernon HospitalInova Health System | $1,458 | $2,917 | 3/5 | 67.0% | Nonprofit | 0.0 mi |
| UVA Health Haymarket Medical CenterUVA Health | $1,695 | $2,825 | 4/5 | 76.0% | Nonprofit | 5.9 mi |
| Reston Hospital CenterHCA Virginia | $3,164 | $3,164 | 3/5 | 66.0% | Nonprofit | 5.9 mi |
| Stonesprings Hospital Center | $3,613 | $3,613 | 3/5 | 76.0% | For-profit | 5.9 mi |
| Dominion HospitalHCA Virginia | — | — | — | — | For-profit | 14.0 mi |
Common questions
How much does Emergency Room Visit — High Acuity (Level 4) cost in Alexandria, VA?
Emergency Room Visit — High Acuity (Level 4) costs between $668 and $3,613 at 10 facilities near Alexandria, Virginia. The median price is $1,458. The Virginia statewide average is $1,828.
Which hospital is cheapest for Emergency Room Visit — High Acuity (Level 4) near Alexandria?
Fauquier Hospital has the lowest published cash price at $668. It has a 3-star CMS quality rating and 62.0% patient satisfaction.
Does a cheaper hospital mean lower quality?
No. In Alexandria, the lowest-priced facility (Fauquier Hospital) has a 3-star CMS rating, while the highest-priced facility.
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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Data compiled from 17 federal sources including CMS Hospital Price Transparency files, Hospital Compare, HCAHPS, and Medicare Cost Reports. Updated April 2026. Full methodology →