Price range near Virginia Beach

$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 Virginia Beach

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Chesapeake General Hospital Local government · 18.1 mi
$1,091 cash price
3★ 67.0% satisfied Safety penalty
2
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 0.0 mi
$1,867 cash price
4★ 78.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+71% vs lowest Compare
3
Sentara Leigh Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 17.0 mi
$1,867 cash price
4★ 76.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+71% vs lowest Compare
4
Sentara Obici Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 17.3 mi
$1,867 cash price
4★ 73.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+71% vs lowest Compare
5
Sentara Careplex Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 23.7 mi
$1,867 cash price
4★ 73.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+71% vs lowest Compare
6
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 0.0 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 Virginia Beach 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

If you're comparing facet joint injection prices in Virginia Beach, the cash price gap here is real: you could pay anywhere from $1,091 to $1,867 depending on which facility you choose—that's a 70 percent spread. Most providers are clustered at the higher end, so the lower-priced option genuinely stands out. Before you settle on a location based on your insurance network alone, it's worth a 10-minute call to confirm what your specific facility actually charges.

Start by calling the billing department at whichever hospital your doctor referred you to and ask for the cash price for a facet joint injection—get the exact number, not an estimate. If it's toward the higher end of the range and you're uninsured or have a high deductible, ask if they offer a discount for self-pay or financial assistance based on income. Then call the lowest-priced facility to confirm they accept your insurance and can do the procedure on a similar timeline. That comparison takes 20 minutes and could save you $500 to $800.

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 Virginia Beach, 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 Virginia Beach (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 · 93 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 Virginia Beach. ASCs often perform outpatient procedures at lower cost than hospitals.

Mary Immaculate Ambulatory Surgery Center LLC 0.2 mi
Newport News, VA 23602
Careplex Orthopaedic Ambulatory Surgery Center LLC 0.2 mi
Hampton, VA 23666
Port Warwick Surgery Center LLC 0.2 mi
Newport News, VA 23606
Virginia Center for Eye Surgery 17.3 mi
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Chesapeake Regional Surgery Center at Virginia Beach 17.3 mi
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Center for Visual Surgical Excellence LLC 17.3 mi
Chesapeake, VA 23322
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FacilityCash PriceGross ChargeStarsPatient RatingOwnershipDistance
Chesapeake General Hospital $1,091 $1,818 3/5 67.0% Local government 18.1 mi
Sentara Princess Anne HospitalSentara Health $1,867 $3,734 4/5 78.0% Nonprofit 0.0 mi
Sentara Leigh HospitalSentara Health $1,867 $3,734 4/5 76.0% Nonprofit 17.0 mi
Sentara Obici HospitalSentara Health $1,867 $3,734 4/5 73.0% Nonprofit 17.3 mi
Sentara Careplex HospitalSentara Health $1,867 $3,734 4/5 73.0% Nonprofit 23.7 mi
Sentara Virginia Beach General HospitalSentara Health $1,867 $3,734 4/5 71.0% Nonprofit 0.0 mi

Common questions

How much does Facet Joint Injection cost in Virginia Beach, VA?

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

Which hospital is cheapest for Facet Joint Injection near Virginia Beach?

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 Virginia Beach, 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 Virginia Beach 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 →