Emergency Room Visit — Critical (Level 5) cost in Richmond, VA
Emergency Room Visit — Critical (Level 5) costs $990 to $5,069 cash across 10 hospitals within 25 miles of Richmond.
Price range near Richmond
Hospital prices near Richmond
Published prices vary 5.1x in this comparison
Cash prices range from $990 to $5,069 across these hospitals — a $4,079 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 uninsured or paying out of pocket for a Level 5 emergency room visit in Richmond, you're looking at a five-fold price difference depending on which hospital treats you—anywhere from $990 to $5,069. Most hospitals here charge around $4,986, which is more than double the statewide average of $2,360. This wide variation means the hospital that's closest or fastest may not be your cheapest option if you have time to choose, but in a true emergency, go where the ambulance takes you and worry about the bill later.
Before your visit, call the billing department at whichever hospital you're using and ask for their cash price for a Level 5 emergency visit—get it in writing. If the bill arrives and you can't pay it in full, ask immediately about financial assistance; hospitals are required to have hardship programs, and you may qualify based on your income. Don't ignore bills or wait for collections—that conversation at the time of service is when you have the most leverage.
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 between $990 and $5,069 at 10 facilities near Richmond, Virginia. The Virginia statewide average is $2,342.
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| Facility | Cash Price | Gross Charge | Stars | Patient Rating | Ownership | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford Hospital, LLC | $990 | $1,980 | 3/5 | 70.0% | Nonprofit | 0.2 mi |
| Mary Washington HospitalMary Washington Healthcare | $990 | $1,980 | 2/5 | 61.0% | Nonprofit | 0.2 mi |
| Bon Secours St Francis Medical CenterBon Secours Mercy Health | $2,770 | $4,617 | 3/5 | 71.0% | Nonprofit | 0.2 mi |
| Bon Secours Richmond Community HospitalBon Secours Mercy Health | $2,770 | $4,617 | — | 68.0% | Nonprofit | 0.0 mi |
| Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical CenterBon Secours Mercy Health | $3,909 | $6,515 | 4/5 | 65.0% | Nonprofit | 0.2 mi |
| Bon Secours St Marys HospitalBon Secours Mercy Health | $3,909 | $6,515 | 3/5 | 66.0% | Nonprofit | 0.0 mi |
| Spotsylvania Regional Medical CenterHCA Virginia | $4,986 | $4,986 | 3/5 | 61.0% | For-profit | 0.2 mi |
| CJW Medical Center | $5,022 | $5,022 | 4/5 | 64.0% | For-profit | 0.0 mi |
| Henrico Doctors' HospitalHCA Virginia | $5,069 | $5,069 | 3/5 | 69.0% | Nonprofit | 0.0 mi |
| Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical CenterSentara Health | — | — | 4/5 | 79.0% | Nonprofit | 0.2 mi |
Common questions
How much does Emergency Room Visit — Critical (Level 5) cost in Richmond, VA?
Emergency Room Visit — Critical (Level 5) costs between $990 and $5,069 at 10 facilities near Richmond, Virginia. The median price is $3,909. The Virginia statewide average is $2,342.
Which hospital is cheapest for Emergency Room Visit — Critical (Level 5) near Richmond?
Stafford Hospital, LLC has the lowest published cash price at $990. It has a 3-star CMS quality rating and 70.0% patient satisfaction.
Does a cheaper hospital mean lower quality?
No. In Richmond, the lowest-priced facility (Stafford Hospital, LLC) has a 3-star CMS rating, while the highest-priced facility (Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center) 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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Data compiled from 17 federal sources including CMS Hospital Price Transparency files, Hospital Compare, HCAHPS, and Medicare Cost Reports. Updated April 2026. Full methodology →