Price range near Fairfax

$262 to $1,287
4.9x price range Virginia avg: $483

Novant Prince William Medical Center (4★) has the lowest price — $1,025 less than the most expensive option nearby.

Hospital prices near Fairfax

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Novant Prince William Medical Center Novant Health · Nonprofit · 11.3 mi
$262 cash price
4★ 64.0% satisfied Safety penalty
2
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital Inova Health System · Nonprofit · 0.0 mi
$298 cash price
5★ 79.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+14% vs lowest Compare
3
Inova Loudoun Hospital Inova Health System · Nonprofit · 11.3 mi
$298 cash price
5★ 76.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+14% vs lowest Compare
4
Inova Alexandria Hospital Inova Health System · Nonprofit · 14.3 mi
$298 cash price
4★ 70.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+14% vs lowest Compare
5
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital Inova Health System · Nonprofit · 14.3 mi
$298 cash price
3★ 67.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+14% vs lowest Compare
6
UVA Health Haymarket Medical Center UVA Health · Nonprofit · 11.3 mi
$337 cash price
4★ 76.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+29% vs lowest Compare
7
Fauquier Hospital For-profit · 11.3 mi · For-profit
$379 cash price
3★ 62.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+45% vs lowest Compare
8
Stonesprings Hospital Center For-profit · 11.3 mi · For-profit
$1,264 cash price
3★ 76.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+383% vs lowest Compare
9
Reston Hospital Center HCA Virginia · Nonprofit · 11.3 mi
$1,287 cash price
3★ 66.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+392% vs lowest Compare

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Before you schedule

Best value Novant Prince William Medical Center — $262 4★ CMS rating
You could save $1,026 by choosing the lowest-priced facility
Virginia average $483 — prices near Fairfax 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

A shoulder X-ray in Fairfax ranges from $261 to $1,287 depending on where you go — nearly a five-fold difference for the exact same image. Most facilities cluster around $298 for the cash price, which is what you'd pay out-of-pocket if you self-pay or have a high deductible. Inova Fair Oaks, the facility shown here, is priced right at that median and has strong ratings, so if that's your closest option or your doctor's preferred location, you're looking at a straightforward, affordable imaging visit.

Before you book, call Inova Fair Oaks's billing department and confirm the $298 cash price applies to your specific situation — sometimes imaging prices shift based on whether it's ordered as standalone or part of a larger workup. If you have insurance, also ask your insurance company what they'll cover and what your out-of-pocket responsibility actually is, since that's usually lower than the full cash price. If cost is your main concern, you have real savings potential by shopping the lower-priced facilities in the area.

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 Shoulder X-Ray?"

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.

Shoulder X-Ray costs $262 at Novant Prince William Medical Center (4-star CMS rating) and up to $1,287 at Reston Hospital Center in Fairfax, Virginia — a 4.9x difference for the same procedure across 9 facilities. The Virginia statewide average is $483.

What else you should know

24% of insurance rates exceed the cash price 29 of 120 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 For-profit: avg $822, 3.0★ (2 hospitals). Nonprofit: avg $440, 4.0★ (7 hospitals)

Surgery center alternatives

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

Azura Surgery Center Arlington 0.4 mi
Arlington, VA 22201
Northern Virginia Eye Surgery Center LLC 0.4 mi
Fairfax, VA 22031
Fairfax Surgical Center Lp 0.4 mi
Fairfax, VA 22030
Inova Ambulatory Surgery Center at Lorton LLC 0.4 mi
Lorton, VA 22079
40% satisfied 447 cases/yr
Northern Virginia Surgery Center LLC 0.4 mi
Fairfax, VA 22033
98% satisfied 1990 cases/yr
Inova Loudoun Ambulatory Surgery Center LLC 11.3 mi
Leesburg, VA 20176
97% satisfied 1558 cases/yr
View full data table
FacilityCash PriceGross ChargeStarsPatient RatingOwnershipDistance
Novant Prince William Medical CenterNovant Health $262 $523 4/5 64.0% Nonprofit 11.3 mi
Inova Fair Oaks HospitalInova Health System $298 $596 5/5 79.0% Nonprofit 0.0 mi
Inova Loudoun HospitalInova Health System $298 $596 5/5 76.0% Nonprofit 11.3 mi
Inova Alexandria HospitalInova Health System $298 $596 4/5 70.0% Nonprofit 14.3 mi
Inova Mount Vernon HospitalInova Health System $298 $596 3/5 67.0% Nonprofit 14.3 mi
UVA Health Haymarket Medical CenterUVA Health $337 $561 4/5 76.0% Nonprofit 11.3 mi
Fauquier Hospital $379 $948 3/5 62.0% For-profit 11.3 mi
Stonesprings Hospital Center $1,264 $1,264 3/5 76.0% For-profit 11.3 mi
Reston Hospital CenterHCA Virginia $1,287 $1,287 3/5 66.0% Nonprofit 11.3 mi

Common questions

How much does Shoulder X-Ray cost in Fairfax, VA?

Shoulder X-Ray costs between $262 and $1,287 at 9 facilities near Fairfax, Virginia. The median price is $298. The Virginia statewide average is $483.

Which hospital is cheapest for Shoulder X-Ray near Fairfax?

Novant Prince William Medical Center has the lowest published cash price at $262. It has a 4-star CMS quality rating and 64.0% patient satisfaction.

Does a cheaper hospital mean lower quality?

No. In Fairfax, the lowest-priced facility (Novant Prince William Medical Center) has a 4-star CMS rating, while the highest-priced facility (Reston Hospital 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 →

How much can I save by choosing a different hospital?

The maximum savings for Shoulder X-Ray near Fairfax is $1,026 — the difference between Novant Prince William Medical Center ($262) and Reston Hospital Center ($1,287).

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