Price range near Newport News

$18 to $144
7.8x price range Virginia avg: $109

Hospital prices near Newport News

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Sentara Leigh Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 19.3 mi
$18 cash price
4★ 76.0% satisfied Safety penalty
2
Sentara Obici Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 19.2 mi
$18 cash price
4★ 73.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+0% vs lowest Compare
3
Sentara Careplex Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 8.1 mi
$18 cash price
4★ 73.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+0% vs lowest Compare
4
Chesapeake General Hospital Local government · 24.3 mi
$144 cash price
3★ 67.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+678% vs lowest Compare
5
Southside Community Hospital, INC Nonprofit · 18.2 mi
$632 gross charge
4★ 70.0% satisfied Safety penalty

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Before you schedule

Virginia average $109 — prices near Newport News 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

You're looking at a thyroid test that costs anywhere from $18.50 to $160 in Newport News, depending on where you go — that's an 8.7-fold difference for the exact same lab work. Most places charge around $18.50, which means you could pay nearly nine times more at the expensive end for no better result. This is one of those situations where the facility you choose matters enormously, so it's worth a few minutes now to find the right one.

Before you schedule, call the lab or your doctor's office and ask which of the seven facilities in Newport News they typically use — they'll likely recommend one of the cheaper options since they order these tests constantly. If you're self-paying, ask the billing department for the cash price specifically (not the insurance charge), and don't assume your doctor's preferred location is the cheapest. You can also ask your primary care doctor if they can order this through an urgent care or independent lab, which often undercuts hospital pricing.

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 TSH Thyroid Test?"

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.

TSH Thyroid Test costs between $18 and $144 at 5 facilities near Newport News, Virginia. The Virginia statewide average is $109.

About this market

Sentara Health operates 3 of 5 hospitals near Newport News (60%). Prices across their facilities are identical — comparison between them won't save you money.

vs Virginia average 83% below average

Sentara Health's price of $18 is below the Virginia average of $109.

Nearest alternative Mary Washington Hospital — $78

Fredericksburg, VA · 62 mi away · Mary Washington Healthcare · 2★

Insurance rates at Sentara Health $17 to $126

10 insurance plans. Cheapest: Anthem. Most expensive: Cigna.

What else you should know

Ownership affects price Nonprofit: avg $19, 4.0★ (3 hospitals). Other: avg $144, 3.0★ (1 hospitals)

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 Newport News. ASCs often perform outpatient procedures at lower cost than hospitals.

Virginia Center for Eye Surgery 19.2 mi
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Chesapeake Regional Surgery Center at Virginia Beach 19.2 mi
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Center for Visual Surgical Excellence LLC 19.2 mi
Chesapeake, VA 23322
Surgery Center of Chesapeake LLC 19.2 mi
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Virginia Beach Ambulatory Surgery Center 19.2 mi
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Bayview Medical Center INC 19.2 mi
Suffolk, VA 23434
96% satisfied 563 cases/yr
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FacilityCash PriceGross ChargeStarsPatient RatingOwnershipDistance
Sentara Leigh HospitalSentara Health $18 $37 4/5 76.0% Nonprofit 19.3 mi
Sentara Obici HospitalSentara Health $18 $37 4/5 73.0% Nonprofit 19.2 mi
Sentara Careplex HospitalSentara Health $18 $37 4/5 73.0% Nonprofit 8.1 mi
Chesapeake General Hospital $144 $240 3/5 67.0% Local government 24.3 mi
Southside Community Hospital, INC $632 4/5 70.0% Nonprofit 18.2 mi

Common questions

How much does TSH Thyroid Test cost in Newport News, VA?

TSH Thyroid Test costs between $18 and $144 at 5 facilities near Newport News, Virginia. The median price is $18. The Virginia statewide average is $109.

Which hospital is cheapest for TSH Thyroid Test near Newport News?

Sentara Leigh Hospital has the lowest published cash price at $18. It has a 4-star CMS quality rating and 76.0% patient satisfaction.

Does a cheaper hospital mean lower quality?

No. In Newport News, the lowest-priced facility (Sentara Leigh Hospital) has a 4-star CMS rating, while the highest-priced facility (Southside Community Hospital, INC) 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 →

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