Emergency Room Visit — Critical (Level 5) cost in Virginia Beach, VA
Emergency Room Visit — Critical (Level 5) costs $1,434 to $2,547 cash across 6 hospitals within 25 miles of Virginia Beach.
Price range near Virginia Beach
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital (4★) has the lowest price — $1,113 less than the most expensive option nearby.
Hospital prices near Virginia Beach
Lowest published price here: Sentara Princess Anne Hospital
Sentara Princess Anne 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
If you're facing a critical ER visit in Virginia Beach, your cash price will likely fall between $1,434 and $3,607 depending on which hospital treats you—a gap of 2.5 times the lowest cost. The two Sentara facilities (Virginia Beach General and Princess Anne) both charge $1,434 for a critical-level ER visit, which is well below the state average of $2,360. This matters because if you're uninsured or your insurance doesn't cover emergency care, Sentara locations represent the lowest out-of-pocket cost in the area.
Before your visit, call Sentara's billing department at the hospital where you're most likely to go and confirm that $1,434 cash price applies to your situation—emergency care pricing can vary based on what's actually done during your visit. If cost is a concern and you don't have insurance, ask directly about financial assistance programs when you call; hospitals are required to help uninsured patients understand their options before treatment.
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 Princess Anne Hospital (4-star CMS rating) and up to $2,547 at Chesapeake General Hospital in Virginia Beach, Virginia — a 1.8x difference for the same procedure across 6 facilities. The Virginia statewide average is $2,342.
About this market
Sentara Health operates 5 of 6 hospitals near Virginia Beach (83%). 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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| Facility | Cash Price | Gross Charge | Stars | Patient Rating | Ownership | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentara Princess Anne HospitalSentara Health | $1,434 | $2,867 | 4/5 | 78.0% | Nonprofit | 0.0 mi |
| Sentara Leigh HospitalSentara Health | $1,434 | $2,867 | 4/5 | 76.0% | Nonprofit | 17.0 mi |
| Sentara Obici HospitalSentara Health | $1,434 | $2,867 | 4/5 | 73.0% | Nonprofit | 17.3 mi |
| Sentara Careplex HospitalSentara Health | $1,434 | $2,867 | 4/5 | 73.0% | Nonprofit | 23.7 mi |
| Sentara Virginia Beach General HospitalSentara Health | $1,434 | $2,867 | 4/5 | 71.0% | Nonprofit | 0.0 mi |
| Chesapeake General Hospital | $2,547 | $4,246 | 3/5 | 67.0% | Local government | 18.1 mi |
Common questions
How much does Emergency Room Visit — Critical (Level 5) cost in Virginia Beach, VA?
Emergency Room Visit — Critical (Level 5) costs between $1,434 and $2,547 at 6 facilities near Virginia Beach, 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 Virginia Beach?
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital has the lowest published cash price at $1,434. It has a 4-star CMS quality rating and 78.0% patient satisfaction.
Does a cheaper hospital mean lower quality?
No. In Virginia Beach, the lowest-priced facility (Sentara Princess Anne Hospital) has a 4-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 — Critical (Level 5) near Virginia Beach is $1,114 — the difference between Sentara Princess Anne Hospital ($1,434) and Chesapeake General Hospital ($2,547).
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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 →