Price range near Virginia Beach

$2,419 to $2,419
1.0x price range Virginia avg: $5,344

Hospital prices near Virginia Beach

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Sentara Princess Anne Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 0.0 mi
$2,419 cash price
4★ 78.0% satisfied Safety penalty
2
Sentara Leigh Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 17.0 mi
$2,419 cash price
4★ 76.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+0% vs lowest Compare
3
Sentara Obici Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 17.3 mi
$2,419 cash price
4★ 73.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+0% vs lowest Compare
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Sentara Careplex Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 23.7 mi
$2,419 cash price
4★ 73.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+0% vs lowest Compare
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Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 0.0 mi
$2,419 cash price
4★ 71.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+0% vs lowest Compare
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Chesapeake General Hospital Local government · 18.1 mi
3★ 67.0% satisfied Safety penalty

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Before you schedule

Virginia average $5,344 — prices near Virginia Beach 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

Right now, all five hospitals in Virginia Beach are pricing prostate biopsies identically at a cash price of $2,419. This uniformity is unusual — it suggests these facilities may be using a shared pricing model or following local market conventions. Before you assume this is your best option, call billing at whichever hospital your urologist uses and ask whether they offer financial assistance based on your household income. Even with identical posted prices, eligibility thresholds and application processes vary, and many people don't realize they qualify for significant discounts or payment plans.

Your next move is to confirm your specific procedure cost with your doctor's office, since a prostate biopsy can sometimes be bundled with ultrasound or pathology work that changes the total bill. Then, before scheduling, ask your insurance company what they'll pay toward the gross charges at your hospital — your out-of-pocket amount depends entirely on your deductible and coinsurance, not on the $2,419 cash price. If you're uninsured or exploring self-pay, that $2,419 is your starting point for negotiation, but don't skip the financial assistance question.

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 $2,419 at 6 facilities near Virginia Beach, Virginia. The Virginia statewide average is $5,344.

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 55% below average

Sentara Health's price of $2,419 is below the Virginia average of $5,344.

Nearest alternative Mary Washington Hospital — $3,094

Fredericksburg, VA · 93 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

88% of insurance rates exceed the cash price 14 of 16 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 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
View full data table
FacilityCash PriceGross ChargeStarsPatient RatingOwnershipDistance
Sentara Princess Anne HospitalSentara Health $2,419 $4,838 4/5 78.0% Nonprofit 0.0 mi
Sentara Leigh HospitalSentara Health $2,419 $4,838 4/5 76.0% Nonprofit 17.0 mi
Sentara Obici HospitalSentara Health $2,419 $4,838 4/5 73.0% Nonprofit 17.3 mi
Sentara Careplex HospitalSentara Health $2,419 $4,838 4/5 73.0% Nonprofit 23.7 mi
Sentara Virginia Beach General HospitalSentara Health $2,419 $4,838 4/5 71.0% Nonprofit 0.0 mi
Chesapeake General Hospital 3/5 67.0% Local government 18.1 mi

Common questions

How much does Prostate Biopsy cost in Virginia Beach, VA?

Prostate Biopsy costs between $2,419 and $2,419 at 6 facilities near Virginia Beach, Virginia. The median price is $2,419. The Virginia statewide average is $5,344.

Which hospital is cheapest for Prostate Biopsy near Virginia Beach?

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 Virginia Beach, 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 →