Price range near Newport News

$417 to $523
1.3x price range Virginia avg: $669

Hospital prices near Newport News

1
Chesapeake General Hospital Local government · 24.3 mi
$417 cash price
3★ 67.0% satisfied Safety penalty
2
Sentara Leigh Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 19.3 mi
$523 cash price
4★ 76.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+26% vs lowest Compare
3
Sentara Obici Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 19.2 mi
$523 cash price
4★ 73.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+26% vs lowest Compare
4
Sentara Careplex Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 8.1 mi
$523 cash price
4★ 73.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+26% vs lowest Compare
5
Southside Community Hospital, INC Nonprofit · 18.2 mi
4★ 70.0% satisfied Safety penalty

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Before you schedule

Virginia average $669 — prices near Newport News are below 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 joint injections in Newport News, and here's what matters most: the cash prices for this procedure swing wildly — from under $17 to over $500 — which means where you go changes what you pay out of pocket by hundreds of dollars. That 30-fold difference is unusually large even for a procedure this common, so calling ahead to confirm the exact price at your chosen hospital isn't optional; it's essential. Most of that variation likely reflects different facility fees and whether imaging is included, not quality differences.

Before you schedule, call the billing department at whichever hospital your doctor recommends and ask for the cash price for your specific joint injection — tell them which joint and whether they'll use ultrasound. Then check your insurance card for your deductible and coinsurance percentage, since your out-of-pocket cost depends on both. If cost is a real concern and you're uninsured or underinsured, ask the same billing department whether you qualify for financial assistance; many people eligible for discounts never ask.

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 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.

Joint Injection costs between $417 and $523 at 5 facilities near Newport News, Virginia. The Virginia statewide average is $669.

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.

vs Virginia average 22% below average

Sentara Health's price of $523 is below the Virginia average of $669.

Nearest alternative Mary Washington Hospital — $336

Fredericksburg, VA · 62 mi away · Mary Washington Healthcare · 2★

Insurance rates at Sentara Health $65 to $3,900

9 insurance plans. Cheapest: Virginia Health Network. Most expensive: Cigna.

What else you should know

58% of insurance rates exceed the cash price 22 of 38 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 $523, 4.0★ (3 hospitals). Other: avg $417, 3.0★ (1 hospitals)

Children's hospitals

The following children's hospitals are listed separately because their pricing, patient mix, and quality benchmarks differ from adult facilities.

Surgery center alternatives

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

Virginia Center for Eye Surgery 19.2 mi
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Chesapeake Regional Surgery Center at Virginia Beach 19.2 mi
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Center for Visual Surgical Excellence LLC 19.2 mi
Chesapeake, VA 23322
Surgery Center of Chesapeake LLC 19.2 mi
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Virginia Beach Ambulatory Surgery Center 19.2 mi
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Bayview Medical Center INC 19.2 mi
Suffolk, VA 23434
96% satisfied 563 cases/yr
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FacilityCash PriceGross ChargeStarsPatient RatingOwnershipDistance
Chesapeake General Hospital $417 $694 3/5 67.0% Local government 24.3 mi
Sentara Leigh HospitalSentara Health $523 $1,046 4/5 76.0% Nonprofit 19.3 mi
Sentara Obici HospitalSentara Health $523 $1,046 4/5 73.0% Nonprofit 19.2 mi
Sentara Careplex HospitalSentara Health $523 $1,046 4/5 73.0% Nonprofit 8.1 mi
Southside Community Hospital, INC 4/5 70.0% Nonprofit 18.2 mi

Common questions

How much does Joint Injection cost in Newport News, VA?

Joint Injection costs between $417 and $523 at 5 facilities near Newport News, Virginia. The median price is $523. The Virginia statewide average is $669.

Which hospital is cheapest for Joint Injection near Newport News?

Chesapeake General Hospital has the lowest published cash price at $417. It has a 3-star CMS quality rating and 67.0% patient satisfaction.

Does a cheaper hospital mean lower quality?

No. In Newport News, the lowest-priced facility (Chesapeake General Hospital) has a 3-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 →

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