Emergency Room Visit — Critical (Level 5) cost in Newport News, VA
Emergency Room Visit — Critical (Level 5) costs $1,434 to $5,069 cash across 5 hospitals within 25 miles of Newport News.
Price range near Newport News
Sentara Leigh Hospital (4★) has the lowest price — $3,635 less than the most expensive option nearby.
Hospital prices near Newport News
Lowest published price here: Sentara Leigh Hospital
Sentara Leigh Hospital has the lowest published cash price in this comparison ($1,433) and Medicare's 4-star CMS rating. 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
A critical-level ER visit in Newport News ranges from roughly $1,400 to $5,100 for the cash price depending on which hospital you go to — that's a 3.5-fold difference. If you have insurance, your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible and coinsurance, but the gross charges hospitals bill to insurers will be even higher. The reality is that in an emergency, you won't choose the hospital; the ambulance or your condition will. But if you're reading this because someone suggested you could go to an urgent care instead, that matters — an ER visit is the most expensive way to get care.
Before you head to an ER, call your insurance company's nurse line to clarify whether your symptoms truly need an ER or whether an urgent care center would work (they're usually $200–600). If you do go to the ER, ask the billing department about financial assistance once you're treated — many hospitals in this area offer it to uninsured or under-insured patients, and you won't know you're eligible unless you ask. Keep your insurance card handy and ask upfront if there are any out-of-network charges you should know about.
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 — Critical (Level 5)?"
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 — Critical (Level 5) costs $1,434 at Sentara Leigh Hospital (4-star CMS rating) and up to $5,069 at Southside Community Hospital, INC in Newport News, Virginia — a 3.5x difference for the same procedure across 5 facilities. The Virginia statewide average is $2,342.
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 $1,434 is below the Virginia average of $2,342.
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View full data table
| Facility | Cash Price | Gross Charge | Stars | Patient Rating | Ownership | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentara Leigh HospitalSentara Health | $1,434 | $2,867 | 4/5 | 76.0% | Nonprofit | 19.3 mi |
| Sentara Obici HospitalSentara Health | $1,434 | $2,867 | 4/5 | 73.0% | Nonprofit | 19.2 mi |
| Sentara Careplex HospitalSentara Health | $1,434 | $2,867 | 4/5 | 73.0% | Nonprofit | 8.1 mi |
| Chesapeake General Hospital | $2,547 | $4,246 | 3/5 | 67.0% | Local government | 24.3 mi |
| Southside Community Hospital, INC | $5,069 | $5,069 | 4/5 | 70.0% | Nonprofit | 18.2 mi |
Common questions
How much does Emergency Room Visit — Critical (Level 5) cost in Newport News, VA?
Emergency Room Visit — Critical (Level 5) costs between $1,434 and $5,069 at 5 facilities near Newport News, Virginia. The median price is $1,434. The Virginia statewide average is $2,342.
Which hospital is cheapest for Emergency Room Visit — Critical (Level 5) near Newport News?
Sentara Leigh Hospital has the lowest published cash price at $1,434. It has a 4-star CMS quality rating and 76.0% patient satisfaction.
Does a cheaper hospital mean lower quality?
No. In Newport News, the lowest-priced facility (Sentara Leigh Hospital) has a 4-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 →
How much can I save by choosing a different hospital?
The maximum savings for Emergency Room Visit — Critical (Level 5) near Newport News is $3,636 — the difference between Sentara Leigh Hospital ($1,434) and Southside Community Hospital, INC ($5,069).
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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 →