Price Comparison Report
MRI Lumbar Spine without Contrast
Newport News, VA · 8 facilities · CPT 72148 · May 30, 2026
Summary
8 facilities within 25 miles of Newport News publish prices for MRI Lumbar Spine without Contrast. Cash prices range from $1,994 to $7,737 — a 3.9x difference for an identical procedure. The Virginia average is $2,844.
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 $2,000 is below the statewide average of $2,844.
All facilities ranked by price
Complete facility data
| # | Facility | Cash Price | Gross Charge | Markup | CMS Stars | Patient Rating | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chesapeake General Hospital Chesapeake, VA · 24.3 mi | $1,994 | $3,324 | 1.67x | 3/5 | 67.0% | Local government |
| 2 | Sentara Leigh Hospital Sentara Health Norfolk, VA · 19.3 mi | $2,000 | $4,000 | 2.0x | 4/5 | 76.0% | Nonprofit |
| 3 | Sentara Obici Hospital Sentara Health Suffolk, VA · 19.2 mi | $2,000 | $4,000 | 2.0x | 4/5 | 73.0% | Nonprofit |
| 4 | Sentara Careplex Hospital Sentara Health Hampton, VA · 8.1 mi | $2,000 | $4,000 | 2.0x | 4/5 | 73.0% | Nonprofit |
| 5 | Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters Norfolk, VA · 19.3 mi | $4,850 | $5,388 | 1.11x | — | — | Nonprofit |
| 6 | Southside Community Hospital, INC Farmville, VA · 18.2 mi | $7,737 | $7,737 | 1.0x | 4/5 | 70.0% | Nonprofit |
| 7 | Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital Riverside Health System Onancock, VA · 19.2 mi | — | — | — | 3/5 | 81.0% | Nonprofit |
| 8 | Riverside Regional Medical Center Riverside Health System Newport News, VA · 0.0 mi | — | — | — | 3/5 | 72.0% | Nonprofit |
Insurance negotiated rates by facility
The rates below are what each insurer has contractually agreed to pay this hospital for MRI Lumbar Spine without Contrast. Your actual out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible status and copay structure.
Chesapeake General Hospital
Cash: $1,994| Insurance | Plan | Negotiated Rate | vs Cash |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | All Commercial Plans | $141 | -$1,853 |
| Aetna | Medicare Managed Care Plan | $233 | -$1,761 |
| Humana | Medicare Managed Care Plan | $237 | -$1,757 |
| Anthem | Anthem Hmo | $585 | -$1,409 |
| Anthem | Anthem Ppo | $616 | -$1,378 |
| Sentara Health Plans | Hmo/Pos | $2,094 | +$99 |
| Sentara Health Plans | Ppo | $2,261 | +$267 |
Sentara Leigh Hospital
Cash: $2,000| Insurance | Plan | Negotiated Rate | vs Cash |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sentara Health Plan | Medicare Managed Care Plan | $237 | -$1,763 |
| Humana | Medicare Managed Care Plan | $240 | -$1,760 |
| Anthem | Anthem Medicare Managed Care Plan | $244 | -$1,756 |
| UnitedHealthcare | Dsnp Medicare Managed Care Plan | $244 | -$1,756 |
| Anthem | Anthem Exchange | $634 | -$1,366 |
| Anthem | Anthem Hmo | $679 | -$1,321 |
| Anthem | Anthem Ppo | $707 | -$1,293 |
| Sentara Health Plan | Exchange | $1,557 | -$443 |
| Sentara Health Plan | Hmo/Pos | $1,579 | -$421 |
| Sentara Health Plan | Ppo | $1,585 | -$415 |
| Cigna | Ppo/Pos | $5,370 | +$3,370 |
Sentara Obici Hospital
Cash: $2,000| Insurance | Plan | Negotiated Rate | vs Cash |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sentara Health Plan | Medicare Managed Care Plan | $237 | -$1,763 |
| Humana | Medicare Managed Care Plan | $240 | -$1,760 |
| Anthem | Anthem Medicare Managed Care Plan | $244 | -$1,756 |
| UnitedHealthcare | Dsnp Medicare Managed Care Plan | $244 | -$1,756 |
| Aetna | All Commercial Plans | $813 | -$1,187 |
| Anthem | Anthem Exchange | $846 | -$1,154 |
| Anthem | Anthem Hmo | $905 | -$1,095 |
| Anthem | Anthem Ppo | $943 | -$1,057 |
| Sentara Health Plan | Exchange | $1,551 | -$449 |
| Sentara Health Plan | Hmo/Pos | $1,595 | -$405 |
| Sentara Health Plan | Ppo | $1,602 | -$398 |
| Cigna | Ppo/Pos | $5,370 | +$3,370 |
Sentara Careplex Hospital
Cash: $2,000| Insurance | Plan | Negotiated Rate | vs Cash |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sentara Health Plan | Medicare Managed Care Plan | $237 | -$1,763 |
| Humana | Medicare Managed Care Plan | $240 | -$1,760 |
| Anthem | Anthem Medicare Managed Care Plan | $244 | -$1,756 |
| UnitedHealthcare | Dsnp Medicare Managed Care Plan | $244 | -$1,756 |
| Anthem | Anthem Exchange | $731 | -$1,269 |
| Anthem | Anthem Hmo | $781 | -$1,219 |
| Anthem | Anthem Ppo | $814 | -$1,186 |
| Sentara Health Plan | Exchange | $1,557 | -$443 |
| Sentara Health Plan | Ppo | $1,585 | -$415 |
| Sentara Health Plan | Hmo/Pos | $1,601 | -$399 |
Southside Community Hospital, INC
Cash: $7,737| Insurance | Plan | Negotiated Rate | vs Cash |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthem | HIX | $218 | -$7,519 |
| Anthem | HPN | $277 | -$7,460 |
| Anthem | HMO | $301 | -$7,436 |
| Anthem | PPO | $301 | -$7,436 |
| UnitedHealthcare | AllPayerAppendix | $518 | -$7,219 |
| UnitedHealthcare | NavigateCorePayer | $518 | -$7,219 |
| UnitedHealthcare | NewBusiness | $518 | -$7,219 |
| UnitedHealthcare | SmallBusiness | $518 | -$7,219 |
| Aetna | SharedSavings | $1,387 | -$6,350 |
| Lifeworks | MCR | $1,470 | -$6,267 |
| Universal Healthcare Group | MCR | $1,702 | -$6,035 |
| Aetna | Broad | $1,866 | -$5,871 |
| Greenvbrier Sporting Club | COMM | $4,642 | -$3,095 |
| CorVel | WorkersComp | $5,571 | -$2,166 |
| OccuNet Workers Comp | WorkersComp | $6,190 | -$1,547 |
1 additional plans not shown.
Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital
Cash: N/A| Insurance | Plan | Negotiated Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Anthem | HMO Products | $67 |
| Anthem | PPO Products | $67 |
| Aetna | All Commerical Products | $1,389 |
Riverside Regional Medical Center
Cash: N/A| Insurance | Plan | Negotiated Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Anthem | PPO Products | $67 |
| Anthem | HMO Products | $67 |
| Aetna | All Commerical Products | $1,389 |
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 MRI Lumbar Spine without Contrast (CPT 72148). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake General Hospital | Local government | — | N/A (for-profit) |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital | Nonprofit | — | Call billing, request Financial Assistance application |
| Riverside Regional Medical Center | 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.