Price range near Norfolk

$1,091 to $1,824
1.7x price range Virginia avg: $1,744

Chesapeake General Hospital (3★) has the lowest price — $733 less than the most expensive option nearby.

Hospital prices near Norfolk

1
Chesapeake General Hospital Local government · 5.7 mi
$1,091 cash price
3★ 67.0% satisfied Safety penalty
2
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 17.0 mi
$1,824 cash price
4★ 78.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+67% vs lowest Compare
3
Sentara Leigh Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 0.0 mi
$1,824 cash price
4★ 76.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+67% vs lowest Compare
4
Sentara Obici Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 0.2 mi
$1,824 cash price
4★ 73.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+67% vs lowest Compare
5
Sentara Careplex Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 12.8 mi
$1,824 cash price
4★ 73.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+67% vs lowest Compare
6
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 17.0 mi
$1,824 cash price
4★ 71.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+67% vs lowest Compare

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Before you schedule

Best value Chesapeake General Hospital — $1,091 3★ CMS rating
You could save $734 by choosing the lowest-priced facility
Virginia average $1,744 — prices near Norfolk are above 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

You're looking at a procedure where Norfolk hospitals have real price differences — your cash price could range from about $1,100 to $1,800 depending where you go, which means shopping around could save you $700. That's worth a phone call. The median price here is $1,825, so you're likely to pay somewhere in that range unless you find one of the lower-cost options. Before you schedule, call the billing department at whichever hospital your doctor recommends and ask specifically for their cash price for a transforaminal epidural injection — don't accept a vague estimate.

Once you have that number, call one or two other hospitals in Norfolk (there are six total offering this procedure) and compare their cash prices directly. If cost matters and your doctor hasn't specified a particular facility, you have legitimate flexibility to choose based on price. Ask about financial assistance too — some hospitals will reduce or waive costs if your household income qualifies, and it's money left on the table if you don't ask.

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 Transforaminal Epidural Injection?"

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.

Transforaminal Epidural Injection costs $1,091 at Chesapeake General Hospital (3-star CMS rating) and up to $1,824 at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia — a 1.7x difference for the same procedure across 6 facilities. The Virginia statewide average is $1,744.

About this market

Sentara Health operates 5 of 6 hospitals near Norfolk (83%). Prices across their facilities are identical — comparison between them won't save you money.

vs Virginia average 5% above average

Sentara Health's price of $1,824 is above the Virginia average of $1,744.

Nearest alternative Mary Washington Hospital — $421

Fredericksburg, VA · 79 mi away · Mary Washington Healthcare · 2★

Insurance rates at Sentara Health $177 to $3,900

9 insurance plans. Cheapest: Aetna. Most expensive: Cigna.

What else you should know

52% of insurance rates exceed the cash price 31 of 60 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 Nonprofit: avg $1,825, 4.0★ (5 hospitals). Other: avg $1,091, 3.0★ (1 hospitals)

Surgery center alternatives

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

Virginia Center for Eye Surgery 0.2 mi
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Chesapeake Regional Surgery Center at Virginia Beach 0.2 mi
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Center for Visual Surgical Excellence LLC 0.2 mi
Chesapeake, VA 23322
Surgery Center of Chesapeake LLC 0.2 mi
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Virginia Beach Ambulatory Surgery Center 0.2 mi
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Bayview Medical Center INC 0.2 mi
Suffolk, VA 23434
96% satisfied 563 cases/yr
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FacilityCash PriceGross ChargeStarsPatient RatingOwnershipDistance
Chesapeake General Hospital $1,091 $1,818 3/5 67.0% Local government 5.7 mi
Sentara Princess Anne HospitalSentara Health $1,824 $3,649 4/5 78.0% Nonprofit 17.0 mi
Sentara Leigh HospitalSentara Health $1,824 $3,649 4/5 76.0% Nonprofit 0.0 mi
Sentara Obici HospitalSentara Health $1,824 $3,649 4/5 73.0% Nonprofit 0.2 mi
Sentara Careplex HospitalSentara Health $1,824 $3,649 4/5 73.0% Nonprofit 12.8 mi
Sentara Virginia Beach General HospitalSentara Health $1,824 $3,649 4/5 71.0% Nonprofit 17.0 mi

Common questions

How much does Transforaminal Epidural Injection cost in Norfolk, VA?

Transforaminal Epidural Injection costs between $1,091 and $1,824 at 6 facilities near Norfolk, Virginia. The median price is $1,824. The Virginia statewide average is $1,744.

Which hospital is cheapest for Transforaminal Epidural Injection near Norfolk?

Chesapeake General Hospital has the lowest published cash price at $1,091. 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 Transforaminal Epidural Injection near Norfolk is $734 — the difference between Chesapeake General Hospital ($1,091) and Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital ($1,824).

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