Price range near Norfolk

$1,091 to $1,867
1.7x price range Virginia avg: $1,795

Chesapeake General Hospital (3★) has the lowest price — $776 less than the most expensive option nearby.

Hospital prices near Norfolk

1
Chesapeake General Hospital Local government · 5.7 mi
$1,091 cash price
3★ 67.0% satisfied Safety penalty
2
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 17.0 mi
$1,867 cash price
4★ 78.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+71% vs lowest Compare
3
Sentara Leigh Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 0.0 mi
$1,867 cash price
4★ 76.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+71% vs lowest Compare
4
Sentara Obici Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 0.2 mi
$1,867 cash price
4★ 73.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+71% vs lowest Compare
5
Sentara Careplex Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 12.8 mi
$1,867 cash price
4★ 73.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+71% vs lowest Compare
6
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 17.0 mi
$1,867 cash price
4★ 71.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+71% vs lowest Compare

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Before you schedule

Best value Chesapeake General Hospital — $1,091 3★ CMS rating
You could save $776 by choosing the lowest-priced facility
Virginia average $1,795 — prices near Norfolk are above average
Call billing before you schedule Ask: "What is the cash price for this procedure?" — if you haven't met your deductible, it may be hundreds less than going through insurance
Expect a separate bill These are facility fees. Your doctor, radiologist, or anesthesiologist bills separately — ask about those costs too

You're looking at facet joint injections in Norfolk, and the good news is the cash price range here isn't huge — you're looking at somewhere between roughly $1,100 and $1,900 depending on which facility you choose. That 1.7x spread means the cheapest option could save you around $800, which matters if you're paying out of pocket or have a high deductible. The median price sits at the higher end, so calling around before you schedule is worth your time.

Before you book, call the billing department at whichever hospital your doctor recommends and ask for the cash price for a facet joint injection — don't rely on the online estimate tools, which are often outdated. If you don't have insurance or your deductible is very high, ask directly if they offer financial assistance; eligibility is based on your household income, and some people qualify without realizing it. Getting those three to four quotes will take 20 minutes and could genuinely change what you pay.

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.

1

"What is your cash price for Facet Joint Injection?"

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.

2

"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.

3

"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.

Facet Joint Injection costs $1,091 at Chesapeake General Hospital (3-star CMS rating) and up to $1,867 at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia — a 1.7x difference for the same procedure across 6 facilities. The Virginia statewide average is $1,795.

About this market

Sentara Health operates 5 of 6 hospitals near Norfolk (83%). Prices across their facilities are identical — comparison between them won't save you money.

vs Virginia average 4% above average

Sentara Health's price of $1,867 is above the Virginia average of $1,795.

Nearest alternative Mary Washington Hospital — $913

Fredericksburg, VA · 79 mi away · Mary Washington Healthcare · 2★

Insurance rates at Sentara Health $143 to $3,900

9 insurance plans. Cheapest: Aetna. Most expensive: Cigna.

What else you should know

50% of insurance rates exceed the cash price 30 of 60 negotiated rates at these hospitals cost more than paying cash. If you haven't met your deductible, ask for the cash rate. Learn more
Ownership affects price Nonprofit: avg $1,867, 4.0★ (5 hospitals). Other: avg $1,091, 3.0★ (1 hospitals)

Surgery center alternatives

These ambulatory surgery centers are near Norfolk. ASCs often perform outpatient procedures at lower cost than hospitals.

Virginia Center for Eye Surgery 0.2 mi
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Chesapeake Regional Surgery Center at Virginia Beach 0.2 mi
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Center for Visual Surgical Excellence LLC 0.2 mi
Chesapeake, VA 23322
Surgery Center of Chesapeake LLC 0.2 mi
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Virginia Beach Ambulatory Surgery Center 0.2 mi
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Bayview Medical Center INC 0.2 mi
Suffolk, VA 23434
96% satisfied 563 cases/yr
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FacilityCash PriceGross ChargeStarsPatient RatingOwnershipDistance
Chesapeake General Hospital $1,091 $1,818 3/5 67.0% Local government 5.7 mi
Sentara Princess Anne HospitalSentara Health $1,867 $3,734 4/5 78.0% Nonprofit 17.0 mi
Sentara Leigh HospitalSentara Health $1,867 $3,734 4/5 76.0% Nonprofit 0.0 mi
Sentara Obici HospitalSentara Health $1,867 $3,734 4/5 73.0% Nonprofit 0.2 mi
Sentara Careplex HospitalSentara Health $1,867 $3,734 4/5 73.0% Nonprofit 12.8 mi
Sentara Virginia Beach General HospitalSentara Health $1,867 $3,734 4/5 71.0% Nonprofit 17.0 mi

Common questions

How much does Facet Joint Injection cost in Norfolk, VA?

Facet Joint Injection costs between $1,091 and $1,867 at 6 facilities near Norfolk, Virginia. The median price is $1,867. The Virginia statewide average is $1,795.

Which hospital is cheapest for Facet Joint Injection near Norfolk?

Chesapeake General Hospital has the lowest published cash price at $1,091. 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 (Chesapeake General Hospital) has a 3-star CMS rating, while the highest-priced facility (Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital) 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 Facet Joint Injection near Norfolk is $776 — the difference between Chesapeake General Hospital ($1,091) and Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital ($1,867).

Data compiled from 17 federal sources including CMS Hospital Price Transparency files, Hospital Compare, HCAHPS, and Medicare Cost Reports. Updated April 2026. Full methodology →