Emergency Room Visit — High Acuity (Level 4) cost in Norfolk, VA
Emergency Room Visit — High Acuity (Level 4) costs $899 to $1,606 cash across 7 hospitals within 25 miles of Norfolk.
Price range near Norfolk
Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center (3★) has the lowest price — $707 less than the most expensive option nearby.
Hospital prices near Norfolk
$707 spread between lowest and highest published price
Prices range from $898 to $1,606 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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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
You're looking at an ER visit that costs very differently depending which Norfolk hospital you end up at—ranging from about $910 to $2,370 for the same level of care. Two hospitals (Sentara Leigh and Sentara Norfolk General) quote the same cash price around $910, which is also well below Virginia's average of $1,714 for this type of visit. That's a meaningful difference if you're uninsured or paying out of pocket. The wider range reflects some specialty facilities in the area, but for a standard high-level ER visit, you have options that won't stretch your budget as far.
Before you go to an ER, call the billing department at whichever hospital is closest to you and ask what they charge for an uninsured ER visit at this acuity level—that $910 figure may apply to you. If cost is a serious concern and you can wait, ask your doctor whether urgent care is appropriate instead; it's almost always cheaper. If you do go to the ER and later receive a bill you can't pay, call the hospital's financial assistance line immediately—don't ignore it, because nonprofits are required to have programs for uninsured patients.
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 $899 at Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center (3-star CMS rating) and up to $1,606 at Chesapeake General Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia — a 1.8x difference for the same procedure across 7 facilities. The Virginia statewide average is $1,828.
About this market
Sentara Health operates 5 of 7 hospitals near Norfolk (71%). Prices across their facilities are identical — comparison between them won't save you money.
Sentara Health's price of $910 is below the Virginia average of $1,828.
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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 Norfolk. ASCs often perform outpatient procedures at lower cost than hospitals.
View full data table
| Facility | Cash Price | Gross Charge | Stars | Patient Rating | Ownership | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Secours Maryview Medical CenterBon Secours Mercy Health | $899 | $1,498 | 3/5 | 67.0% | Nonprofit | 18.3 mi |
| Sentara Princess Anne HospitalSentara Health | $910 | $1,819 | 4/5 | 78.0% | Nonprofit | 17.0 mi |
| Sentara Leigh HospitalSentara Health | $910 | $1,819 | 4/5 | 76.0% | Nonprofit | 0.0 mi |
| Sentara Obici HospitalSentara Health | $910 | $1,819 | 4/5 | 73.0% | Nonprofit | 0.2 mi |
| Sentara Careplex HospitalSentara Health | $910 | $1,819 | 4/5 | 73.0% | Nonprofit | 12.8 mi |
| Sentara Virginia Beach General HospitalSentara Health | $910 | $1,819 | 4/5 | 71.0% | Nonprofit | 17.0 mi |
| Chesapeake General Hospital | $1,606 | $2,677 | 3/5 | 67.0% | Local government | 5.7 mi |
Common questions
How much does Emergency Room Visit — High Acuity (Level 4) cost in Norfolk, VA?
Emergency Room Visit — High Acuity (Level 4) costs between $899 and $1,606 at 7 facilities near Norfolk, Virginia. The median price is $910. The Virginia statewide average is $1,828.
Which hospital is cheapest for Emergency Room Visit — High Acuity (Level 4) near Norfolk?
Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center has the lowest published cash price at $899. 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 (Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center) has a 3-star CMS rating, while the highest-priced facility (Chesapeake General Hospital) 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 →
How much can I save by choosing a different hospital?
The maximum savings for Emergency Room Visit — High Acuity (Level 4) near Norfolk is $707 — the difference between Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center ($899) and Chesapeake General Hospital ($1,606).
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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 →