Price range near Richmond

$62 to $74
1.2x price range Virginia avg: $98

Hospital prices near Richmond

What the data shows

One hospital has a Medicare safety penalty

Medicare's Hospital-Acquired Condition Reduction Program penalizes hospitals in the bottom 25% nationally for patient-safety outcomes. This is a federal classification — facts are on each hospital's profile.

→ Check individual hospital profiles for the full safety data before choosing for a complex procedure.

Information from published hospital prices and Medicare quality data. Not medical advice.

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Stafford Hospital, LLC Nonprofit · 0.2 mi Price as of Jan 2025
Cash price $62
3★ 70.0% satisfied
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Mary Washington Hospital Mary Washington Healthcare · Nonprofit · 0.2 mi Price as of Jan 2025
Cash price $62
2★ 61.0% satisfied
+0% vs lowest Compare
3
Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center Bon Secours Mercy Health · Nonprofit · 0.2 mi Price as of Apr 2026
Cash price $74
4★ 65.0% satisfied
+20% vs lowest Compare
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Bon Secours St Francis Medical Center Bon Secours Mercy Health · Nonprofit · 0.2 mi Price as of Apr 2026
Cash price $74
3★ 71.0% satisfied
+20% vs lowest Compare
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Bon Secours St Marys Hospital Bon Secours Mercy Health · Nonprofit · 0.0 mi Price as of Apr 2026
Cash price $74
3★ 66.0% satisfied
+20% vs lowest Compare
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Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital Bon Secours Mercy Health · Nonprofit · 0.0 mi Price as of Apr 2026
Cash price $74
68.0% satisfied
+20% vs lowest Compare
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Riverside Walter Reed Hospital Riverside Health System · Nonprofit · 0.2 mi Price as of Jan 2026
Cash price $74
4★ 77.0% satisfied
+20% vs lowest Compare
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Riverside Doctors' Hospital of Williamsburg Riverside Health System · Nonprofit · 0.2 mi Price as of Jan 2026
Cash price $74
4★ 76.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+20% vs lowest Compare
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Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 0.2 mi Price as of Apr 2026
4★ 79.0% satisfied
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Medical College of Virginia Hospitals VCU Health · Local government · 0.0 mi Price as of Jan 2026
4★ 74.0% satisfied Low infections
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CJW Medical Center For-profit · 0.0 mi · For-profit Price as of Mar 2026
Gross charge $580
4★ 64.0% satisfied
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Henrico Doctors' Hospital HCA Virginia · Nonprofit · 0.0 mi Price as of Mar 2026
Gross charge $580
3★ 69.0% satisfied
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Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center HCA Virginia · For-profit · 0.2 mi · For-profit Price as of Mar 2026
Gross charge $867
3★ 61.0% satisfied

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

Virginia average $98 — prices near Richmond 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

Here's what you need to know: a lipid panel in Richmond costs the same across all the labs and facilities that publicly price this test—$61.50 cash price, no variation. This is unusual stability for a lab test, and it means you won't save money by shopping around. Your real decision should be based on convenience (which location is closest to you) and whether your insurance covers the full cost or if you're paying out of pocket.

Before you schedule, call your insurance company and ask if lipid panels are covered at no cost to you—many plans cover preventive lab work entirely. If you're uninsured or underinsured and $61.50 is a stretch, ask the facility's billing department about financial assistance when you call to book. Otherwise, pick whichever Richmond location works best for your schedule.

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.

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"What is your cash price for Lipid Panel?"

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.

Lipid Panel costs between $62 and $74 at 13 facilities near Richmond, Virginia. The Virginia statewide average is $98.

What else you should know

15% of insurance rates exceed the cash price 6 of 41 negotiated rates at these hospitals cost more than paying cash. If you haven't met your deductible, ask for the cash rate. Learn more

Surgery center alternatives

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

Med Atlantic INC 0.2 mi
Richmond, VA 23235
St Marys Ambulatory Surgery Center 0.2 mi
Richmond, VA 23226
Virginia Eye Institute INC 0.2 mi
Richmond, VA 23226
Chippenham Ambulatory Surgery Center LLC 0.2 mi
Richmond, VA 23225
Cataract and Refractive Surgery Center 0.2 mi
Richmond, VA 23226
Virginia Cardiovascular Specialists DBA Vcs Heart and Vascular Center 0.2 mi
Henrico, VA 23229
View full data table
FacilityCash PriceGross ChargeStarsPatient RatingOwnershipDistance
Stafford Hospital, LLC $62 $123 3/5 70.0% Nonprofit 0.2 mi
Mary Washington HospitalMary Washington Healthcare $62 $123 2/5 61.0% Nonprofit 0.2 mi
Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical CenterBon Secours Mercy Health $74 $123 4/5 65.0% Nonprofit 0.2 mi
Bon Secours St Francis Medical CenterBon Secours Mercy Health $74 $123 3/5 71.0% Nonprofit 0.2 mi
Bon Secours St Marys HospitalBon Secours Mercy Health $74 $123 3/5 66.0% Nonprofit 0.0 mi
Bon Secours Richmond Community HospitalBon Secours Mercy Health $74 $123 68.0% Nonprofit 0.0 mi
Riverside Walter Reed HospitalRiverside Health System $74 $148 4/5 77.0% Nonprofit 0.2 mi
Riverside Doctors' Hospital of WilliamsburgRiverside Health System $74 $148 4/5 76.0% Nonprofit 0.2 mi
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical CenterSentara Health 4/5 79.0% Nonprofit 0.2 mi
Medical College of Virginia HospitalsVCU Health 4/5 74.0% Local government 0.0 mi
CJW Medical Center $580 4/5 64.0% For-profit 0.0 mi
Henrico Doctors' HospitalHCA Virginia $580 3/5 69.0% Nonprofit 0.0 mi
Spotsylvania Regional Medical CenterHCA Virginia $867 3/5 61.0% For-profit 0.2 mi

Common questions

How much does Lipid Panel cost in Richmond, VA?

Lipid Panel costs between $62 and $74 at 13 facilities near Richmond, Virginia. The median price is $74. The Virginia statewide average is $98.

Which hospital is cheapest for Lipid Panel near Richmond?

Stafford Hospital, LLC has the lowest published cash price at $62. It has a 3-star CMS quality rating and 70.0% patient satisfaction.

Does a cheaper hospital mean lower quality?

No. In Richmond, the lowest-priced facility (Stafford Hospital, LLC) has a 3-star CMS rating, while the highest-priced facility (Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center) 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 →

Each hospital's prices come from its own published price file, dated per facility above. Quality and financial data compiled from CMS Hospital Compare, HCAHPS, and Medicare Cost Reports, August 2026. Full methodology →