Price range near Newport News

$623 to $2,465
4.0x price range Virginia avg: $1,190

Chesapeake General Hospital (3★) has the lowest price — $1,842 less than the most expensive option nearby.

Hospital prices near Newport News

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Chesapeake General Hospital Local government · 24.3 mi
$623 cash price
3★ 67.0% satisfied Safety penalty
2
Sentara Leigh Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 19.3 mi
$868 cash price
4★ 76.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+39% vs lowest Compare
3
Sentara Obici Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 19.2 mi
$868 cash price
4★ 73.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+39% vs lowest Compare
4
Sentara Careplex Hospital Sentara Health · Nonprofit · 8.1 mi
$868 cash price
4★ 73.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+39% vs lowest Compare
5
Southside Community Hospital, INC Nonprofit · 18.2 mi
$2,465 cash price
4★ 70.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+296% vs lowest Compare

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Before you schedule

Best value Chesapeake General Hospital — $623 3★ CMS rating
You could save $1,842 by choosing the lowest-priced facility
Virginia average $1,190 — 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

If you're getting an abdominal ultrasound in Newport News, know that prices vary dramatically depending where you go — you could pay anywhere from about $625 to $2,465 for the same scan. That's a fourfold difference, which means your choice of facility could easily save you $1,000 or more out of pocket. Before you book, call the billing departments at the facilities your doctor recommends and ask specifically for the cash price for a complete abdominal ultrasound. Write down each quote so you can compare them side by side.

Once you have those numbers, ask each facility if they offer financial assistance or payment plans — many do, especially if your household income qualifies. If cost is tight, don't assume you're stuck with the most expensive option; even hospitals with higher prices often negotiate down for uninsured or underinsured patients who call ahead. Get this information before your appointment, not after, so you can make a real choice about where to have the procedure done.

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 Ultrasound Abdomen Complete?"

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.

Ultrasound Abdomen Complete costs $623 at Chesapeake General Hospital (3-star CMS rating) and up to $2,465 at Southside Community Hospital, INC in Newport News, Virginia — a 4.0x difference for the same procedure across 5 facilities. The Virginia statewide average is $1,190.

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 27% below average

Sentara Health's price of $868 is below the Virginia average of $1,190.

Nearest alternative Mary Washington Hospital — $476

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

Insurance rates at Sentara Health $86 to $905

8 insurance plans. Cheapest: Aetna. Most expensive: Sentara Health Plans.

What else you should know

4% of insurance rates exceed the cash price 2 of 56 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 $1,268, 4.0★ (4 hospitals). Other: avg $623, 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
Chesapeake General Hospital $623 $1,038 3/5 67.0% Local government 24.3 mi
Sentara Leigh HospitalSentara Health $868 $1,737 4/5 76.0% Nonprofit 19.3 mi
Sentara Obici HospitalSentara Health $868 $1,737 4/5 73.0% Nonprofit 19.2 mi
Sentara Careplex HospitalSentara Health $868 $1,737 4/5 73.0% Nonprofit 8.1 mi
Southside Community Hospital, INC $2,465 $2,465 4/5 70.0% Nonprofit 18.2 mi

Common questions

How much does Ultrasound Abdomen Complete cost in Newport News, VA?

Ultrasound Abdomen Complete costs between $623 and $2,465 at 5 facilities near Newport News, Virginia. The median price is $868. The Virginia statewide average is $1,190.

Which hospital is cheapest for Ultrasound Abdomen Complete near Newport News?

Chesapeake General Hospital has the lowest published cash price at $623. It has a 3-star CMS quality rating and 67.0% patient satisfaction.

Does a cheaper hospital mean lower quality?

No. In Newport News, the lowest-priced facility (Chesapeake General Hospital) has a 3-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 →

How much can I save by choosing a different hospital?

The maximum savings for Ultrasound Abdomen Complete near Newport News is $1,842 — the difference between Chesapeake General Hospital ($623) and Southside Community Hospital, INC ($2,465).

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