Left Heart Catheterization cost in Norfolk, VA
Left Heart Catheterization costs $3,504 to $12,858 cash across 9 hospitals within 25 miles of Norfolk.
Price range near Norfolk
Chesapeake General Hospital (3★) has the lowest price — $9,353 less than the most expensive option nearby.
Hospital prices near Norfolk
Published prices vary 3.7x in this comparison
Cash prices range from $3,504 to $12,858 across these hospitals — a $9,353 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
You're looking at left heart catheterization prices in Norfolk, and there's a critical detail: the cash prices hospitals are willing to quote range from about $3,500 to over $34,000 for the same procedure. That nearly 10-fold difference doesn't reflect quality or complexity—it reflects how much each hospital decides to discount from their insurance billing price. Before you settle on a hospital, you need to know which one your cardiologist is actually performing the procedure at, then call that hospital's billing department and ask specifically for the cash price if you're self-paying or have a high deductible.
Call the hospital's cardiac catheterization lab or billing office today and ask two things: first, the exact cash price for left heart catheterization at their facility; second, whether they have financial assistance available if the cost is a barrier (many do, but patients don't ask). Write down both numbers. When you talk to your doctor's office about scheduling, mention you're comparing prices—many cardiologists have relationships with multiple facilities and can sometimes accommodate a preference, especially if you're flexible on timing.
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 Left Heart Catheterization?"
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.
Left Heart Catheterization costs $3,504 at Chesapeake General Hospital (3-star CMS rating) and up to $12,858 at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia — a 3.7x difference for the same procedure across 9 facilities. The Virginia statewide average is $11,986.
What else you should know
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 Norfolk. ASCs often perform outpatient procedures at lower cost than hospitals.
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| Facility | Cash Price | Gross Charge | Stars | Patient Rating | Ownership | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake General Hospital | $3,504 | $5,840 | 3/5 | 67.0% | Local government | 5.7 mi |
| Riverside Shore Memorial HospitalRiverside Health System | $6,570 | $13,140 | 3/5 | 81.0% | Nonprofit | 0.2 mi |
| Riverside Regional Medical CenterRiverside Health System | $6,570 | $13,140 | 3/5 | 72.0% | Nonprofit | 19.3 mi |
| Bon Secours Maryview Medical CenterBon Secours Mercy Health | $9,111 | $15,185 | 3/5 | 67.0% | Nonprofit | 18.3 mi |
| Sentara Princess Anne HospitalSentara Health | $12,858 | $25,716 | 4/5 | 78.0% | Nonprofit | 17.0 mi |
| Sentara Leigh HospitalSentara Health | $12,858 | $25,716 | 4/5 | 76.0% | Nonprofit | 0.0 mi |
| Sentara Obici HospitalSentara Health | $12,858 | $25,716 | 4/5 | 73.0% | Nonprofit | 0.2 mi |
| Sentara Careplex HospitalSentara Health | $12,858 | $25,716 | 4/5 | 73.0% | Nonprofit | 12.8 mi |
| Sentara Virginia Beach General HospitalSentara Health | $12,858 | $25,716 | 4/5 | 71.0% | Nonprofit | 17.0 mi |
Common questions
How much does Left Heart Catheterization cost in Norfolk, VA?
Left Heart Catheterization costs between $3,504 and $12,858 at 9 facilities near Norfolk, Virginia. The median price is $12,858. The Virginia statewide average is $11,986.
Which hospital is cheapest for Left Heart Catheterization near Norfolk?
Chesapeake General Hospital has the lowest published cash price at $3,504. 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 Left Heart Catheterization near Norfolk is $9,354 — the difference between Chesapeake General Hospital ($3,504) and Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital ($12,858).
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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 →