Price range near Chesapeake

$2,419 to $12,317
5.1x price range Virginia avg: $5,230

Hospital prices near Chesapeake

What the data shows

Lowest published price here: Sentara Princess Anne Hospital

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital has the lowest published cash price in this comparison ($2,419) and Medicare's 4-star CMS rating. Combining lowest price with strong government-rated quality is often a useful starting point — your situation may call for different priorities.

→ Worth verifying with the hospital's billing office, and reading the full profile before deciding.

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

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Sentara Princess Anne Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 18.1 mi Price as of Mar 2026
Cash price $2,419
4★ 78.0% satisfied
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Sentara Leigh Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 5.7 mi Price as of Mar 2026
Cash price $2,419
4★ 76.0% satisfied
+0% vs lowest Compare
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Sentara Obici Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 5.7 mi Price as of Mar 2026
Cash price $2,419
4★ 73.0% satisfied
+0% vs lowest Compare
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Sentara Careplex Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 18.4 mi Price as of Mar 2026
Cash price $2,419
4★ 73.0% satisfied
+0% vs lowest Compare
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Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 18.1 mi Price as of Mar 2026
Cash price $2,419
4★ 71.0% satisfied
+0% vs lowest Compare
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Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center Bon Secours Mercy Health · Nonprofit · 16.4 mi Price as of Apr 2026
Cash price $12,317
3★ 67.0% satisfied
+409% vs lowest Compare
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Chesapeake General Hospital Local government · 0.0 mi Price as of Mar 2026
3★ 67.0% 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 $5,230 — prices near Chesapeake 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

If you're looking at prostate biopsy in Chesapeake, here's what matters right now: all five hospitals in your area are quoting the same cash price—$2,419—which means you don't have a shopping opportunity based on cost alone. This is unusual; most cities show variation. What you *should* focus on instead is whether your insurance covers the procedure and how much you'll owe out of pocket after insurance pays its share. Call your insurance company with your procedure date and ask for the estimated coinsurance or copay, then call the hospital billing department to confirm they accept your plan.

Before you schedule, get three things nailed down: your exact out-of-pocket cost from your insurance company (not the $2,419 cash price—that's only if you're self-pay), whether the urology center or hospital doing your biopsy is in your insurance network, and ask billing if they offer a payment plan if your share is higher than you expected. Since all local hospitals are pricing identically here, your real choice should be based on your doctor's recommendation and which facility is easiest for you to reach.

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 Prostate Biopsy?"

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.

Prostate Biopsy costs between $2,419 and $12,317 at 7 facilities near Chesapeake, Virginia. The Virginia statewide average is $5,230.

About this market

Sentara Health operates 5 of 7 hospitals near Chesapeake (71%). Prices across their facilities are identical — comparison between them won't save you money.

vs Virginia average 54% below average

Sentara Health's price of $2,419 is below the Virginia average of $5,230.

Nearest alternative Mary Washington Hospital — $3,094

Fredericksburg, VA · 83 mi away · Mary Washington Healthcare · 2★

Insurance rates at Sentara Health $4,564 to $5,790

3 insurance plans. Cheapest: Cigna. Most expensive: UnitedHealthcare.

What else you should know

61% of insurance rates exceed the cash price 14 of 23 negotiated rates at these hospitals cost more than paying cash. If you haven't met your deductible, ask for the cash rate. Learn more

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 Chesapeake. ASCs often perform outpatient procedures at lower cost than hospitals.

Virginia Center for Eye Surgery 5.7 mi
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Chesapeake Regional Surgery Center at Virginia Beach 5.7 mi
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Center for Visual Surgical Excellence LLC 5.7 mi
Chesapeake, VA 23322
Surgery Center of Chesapeake LLC 5.7 mi
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Virginia Beach Ambulatory Surgery Center 5.7 mi
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Bayview Medical Center INC 5.7 mi
Suffolk, VA 23434
96% satisfied 563 cases/yr
View full data table
FacilityCash PriceGross ChargeStarsPatient RatingOwnershipDistance
Sentara Princess Anne HospitalSentara Health $2,419 $4,838 4/5 78.0% Nonprofit 18.1 mi
Sentara Leigh HospitalSentara Health $2,419 $4,838 4/5 76.0% Nonprofit 5.7 mi
Sentara Obici HospitalSentara Health $2,419 $4,838 4/5 73.0% Nonprofit 5.7 mi
Sentara Careplex HospitalSentara Health $2,419 $4,838 4/5 73.0% Nonprofit 18.4 mi
Sentara Virginia Beach General HospitalSentara Health $2,419 $4,838 4/5 71.0% Nonprofit 18.1 mi
Bon Secours Maryview Medical CenterBon Secours Mercy Health $12,317 $20,528 3/5 67.0% Nonprofit 16.4 mi
Chesapeake General Hospital 3/5 67.0% Local government 0.0 mi

Common questions

How much does Prostate Biopsy cost in Chesapeake, VA?

Prostate Biopsy costs between $2,419 and $12,317 at 7 facilities near Chesapeake, Virginia. The median price is $2,419. The Virginia statewide average is $5,230.

Which hospital is cheapest for Prostate Biopsy near Chesapeake?

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital has the lowest published cash price at $2,419. It has a 4-star CMS quality rating and 78.0% patient satisfaction.

Does a cheaper hospital mean lower quality?

No. In Chesapeake, the lowest-priced facility (Sentara Princess Anne Hospital) has a 4-star CMS rating, while the highest-priced facility (Chesapeake General Hospital) 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 →

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