Price Comparison Report
Emergency Room Visit — Moderate (Level 3)
Newport News, VA · 6 facilities · CPT 99283 · May 30, 2026
Summary
6 facilities within 25 miles of Newport News publish prices for Emergency Room Visit — Moderate (Level 3). Cash prices range from $491 to $3,720 — a 7.6x difference for an identical procedure. The Virginia average is $1,170.
Choosing the lowest-priced facility over the highest saves $3,229. The lowest-priced facility (Sentara Leigh Hospital) has a 4-star CMS quality rating — lower price does not mean lower quality.
Sentara Leigh Hospital
Norfolk, VA · Sentara Health · 19.3 mi
Lowest price among hospitals rated 4 stars or above. Patient satisfaction: 76%. Cash price of $491 is below the statewide average of $1,170.
All facilities ranked by price
Complete facility data
| # | Facility | Cash Price | Gross Charge | Markup | CMS Stars | Patient Rating | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sentara Leigh Hospital Sentara Health Norfolk, VA · 19.3 mi | $491 | $982 | 2.0x | 4/5 | 76.0% | Nonprofit |
| 2 | Sentara Obici Hospital Sentara Health Suffolk, VA · 19.2 mi | $491 | $982 | 2.0x | 4/5 | 73.0% | Nonprofit |
| 3 | Sentara Careplex Hospital Sentara Health Hampton, VA · 8.1 mi | $491 | $982 | 2.0x | 4/5 | 73.0% | Nonprofit |
| 4 | Chesapeake General Hospital Chesapeake, VA · 24.3 mi | $932 | $1,553 | 1.67x | 3/5 | 67.0% | Local government |
| 5 | Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters Norfolk, VA · 19.3 mi | $1,516 | $1,685 | 1.11x | — | — | Nonprofit |
| 6 | Southside Community Hospital, INC Farmville, VA · 18.2 mi | $3,720 | $3,720 | 1.0x | 4/5 | 70.0% | Nonprofit |
Insurance negotiated rates by facility
The rates below are what each insurer has contractually agreed to pay this hospital for Emergency Room Visit — Moderate (Level 3). Your actual out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible status and copay structure.
Sentara Leigh Hospital
Cash: $491| Insurance | Plan | Negotiated Rate | vs Cash |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sentara Health Plan | Medicare Managed Care Plan | $272 | -$219 |
| Humana | Medicare Managed Care Plan | $274 | -$217 |
| Anthem | Anthem Medicare Managed Care Plan | $279 | -$212 |
| UnitedHealthcare | Dsnp Medicare Managed Care Plan | $280 | -$211 |
| Anthem | Anthem Exchange | $726 | +$235 |
| Anthem | Anthem Hmo | $776 | +$285 |
| Anthem | Anthem Ppo | $809 | +$318 |
Sentara Obici Hospital
Cash: $491| Insurance | Plan | Negotiated Rate | vs Cash |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sentara Health Plan | Medicare Managed Care Plan | $272 | -$219 |
| Humana | Medicare Managed Care Plan | $274 | -$217 |
| Anthem | Anthem Medicare Managed Care Plan | $279 | -$212 |
| UnitedHealthcare | Dsnp Medicare Managed Care Plan | $280 | -$211 |
| Anthem | Anthem Exchange | $968 | +$477 |
| Anthem | Anthem Hmo | $1,036 | +$545 |
| Anthem | Anthem Ppo | $1,079 | +$588 |
Sentara Careplex Hospital
Cash: $491| Insurance | Plan | Negotiated Rate | vs Cash |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sentara Health Plan | Medicare Managed Care Plan | $272 | -$219 |
| Humana | Medicare Managed Care Plan | $274 | -$217 |
| Anthem | Anthem Medicare Managed Care Plan | $279 | -$212 |
| UnitedHealthcare | Dsnp Medicare Managed Care Plan | $280 | -$211 |
| Anthem | Anthem Exchange | $836 | +$345 |
| Anthem | Anthem Hmo | $894 | +$403 |
| Anthem | Anthem Ppo | $931 | +$440 |
Chesapeake General Hospital
Cash: $932| Insurance | Plan | Negotiated Rate | vs Cash |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | All Commercial Plans | $76 | -$856 |
| Aetna | Medicare Managed Care Plan | $266 | -$665 |
| Humana | Medicare Managed Care Plan | $272 | -$660 |
| Anthem | Anthem Hmo | $670 | -$262 |
| Anthem | Anthem Ppo | $705 | -$227 |
Southside Community Hospital, INC
Cash: $3,720| Insurance | Plan | Negotiated Rate | vs Cash |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthem | HIX | $829 | -$2,891 |
| Anthem | HPN | $1,052 | -$2,668 |
| Anthem | HMO | $1,140 | -$2,580 |
| Anthem | PPO | $1,140 | -$2,580 |
| Aetna | SharedSavings | $1,617 | -$2,103 |
| Cigna | IFP | $2,025 | -$1,695 |
| Aetna | Broad | $2,144 | -$1,576 |
| Greenvbrier Sporting Club | COMM | $2,232 | -$1,488 |
| Oscar | COMM | $2,255 | -$1,465 |
| UnitedHealthcare | NewBusiness | $2,412 | -$1,308 |
| UnitedHealthcare | SmallBusiness | $2,412 | -$1,308 |
| UnitedHealthcare | NavigateCorePayer | $2,664 | -$1,056 |
| CorVel | WorkersComp | $2,678 | -$1,042 |
| UnitedHealthcare | AllPayerAppendix | $2,758 | -$962 |
| Cigna | HMO | $2,910 | -$810 |
3 additional plans not shown.
Before you call
The data in this report is from each hospital's publicly filed prices. Here's how to use it.
Confirm the price
Call the hospital's billing department and ask for a price estimate or Good Faith Estimate for Emergency Room Visit — Moderate (Level 3) (CPT 99283). Under federal law, they must provide this. Compare it to the published price in this report.
Ask about cash pay
If you haven't met your deductible, ask for the cash/self-pay rate. At many hospitals, the cash price is lower than the insurance-negotiated rate. You can see this in the insurance table above — some negotiated rates exceed the cash price.
Compare before you schedule
You are not required to use the facility your doctor referred you to. You can request a referral to any in-network facility. The same procedure, same quality — sometimes at a fraction of the price.
Ask about financial help
Most nonprofit hospitals in Virginia offer financial assistance to patients based on household income. This is separate from insurance — even insured patients can qualify. Ask billing for their Financial Assistance Policy.
Financial assistance by facility
Nonprofit hospitals are legally required to have financial assistance programs. Below is what we know about each facility's charitable care.
| Facility | Status | Charity Care Provided | How to Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sentara Leigh Hospital | Nonprofit | — | Call billing, request Financial Assistance application |
| Sentara Obici Hospital | Nonprofit | — | Call billing, request Financial Assistance application |
| Sentara Careplex Hospital | Nonprofit | — | Call billing, request Financial Assistance application |
| Chesapeake General Hospital | Local government | — | N/A (for-profit) |
| Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters | Nonprofit | — | Call billing, request Financial Assistance application |
| Southside Community Hospital, INC | Nonprofit | — | Call billing, request Financial Assistance application |
What to do next
Data sources
Published machine-readable files, required under CMS Hospital Price Transparency Rule (45 CFR Part 180)
CMS Hospital Compare, updated quarterly
HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems)
CMS Cost Reports (charity care, revenue) and IRS 990 filings (officer compensation)
This report is for informational purposes only. It is not medical advice. Every price shown is a price a hospital published — not an estimate. Actual out-of-pocket costs depend on your insurance plan, deductible status, and clinical circumstances. Consult your healthcare provider and insurer before making decisions.