Prices at 13 hospitals in Virginia, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$4,315
Chargemaster (median)
$9,712
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$7,867
Medicare pays
$1,345
Typical cash range: $2,428 – $11,138.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lonesome Pine Hospital | Big Stone Gap, VA | $1,619 | $9,716 | ★ 4/5 | 132 min | 15.7% |
| Mary Washington Hospital | Fredericksburg, VA | $4,315 | $11,811 | ★ 3/5 | 171 min | 15.4% |
| Stafford Hospital, Llc | Stafford, VA | $4,315 | $11,811 | ★ 4/5 | 181 min | 15.8% |
| Clinch Valley Medical Center | Richlands, VA | $14,062 | $453 | ★ 3/5 | 176 min | 16.0% |
CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.