Endoscopy Cost in Virginia (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay
What does a endoscopy cost in Virginia?
You could pay $902 or $1,121 for the same endoscopy in Virginia - depending entirely on which facility you choose. The median cash price across 44 reporting hospitals is $937. This data comes directly from hospital price transparency files published under federal law.
Where endoscopy costs vary in Virginia
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Cheapest Endoscopy Providers in Virginia
Based on declared cash/self-pay prices from CMS hospital price transparency files.
| # | Facility | City | Price | vs Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smyth County Community Hospital | Marion, VA | $384 | -$553 |
| 2 | Russell County Hospital | Lebanon, VA | $384 | -$553 |
| 3 | Lonesome Pine Hospital | Big Stone Gap, VA | $384 | -$553 |
| 4 | Johnston Memorial Hospital | Abingdon, VA | $384 | -$553 |
| 5 | Clinch Valley Health | VA | $690 | -$247 |
| 6 | SHENANDOAH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC | Woodstock, VA | $762 | -$175 |
| 7 | Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters | Norfolk, VA | $782 | -$155 |
| 8 | Augusta Health | Fishersville, VA | $886 | -$51 |
Prices are declared self-pay rates. Contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.
Quick take
- Smyth County Community Hospital is the lowest-cost option at $384 - $553 below the state median, just by choosing where you go.
- Ask for the cash price if your deductible isn't met - the median cash price here is $937, and it's often lower than what insurance pays before your deductible is satisfied.
- Freestanding ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) are often 30-60% cheaper than hospital outpatient departments for the same procedure and may not appear in this hospital-only dataset - ask your doctor if one is an option.
How where you go changes what you pay for endoscopy
The same endoscopy bundles different services depending on the setting - facility fee, surgeon fee, and anesthesia each arrive as separate bills. Estimated ranges below reflect the typical full bundled cost, including all expected charges.
- Facility fee $204–$3,755
- Professional fee $180–$1,516
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
- Facility fee $204–$1,372
- Professional fee $180–$1,516
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
Inova Health System dominates Northern Virginia with pricing that reflects DC-metro labor costs - among the highest in the Mid-Atlantic. Sentara Healthcare and Carilion Clinic cover the Tidewater and Southwest Virginia markets respectively. Northern Virginia facilities typically price 20–30% above the state average due to proximity to the DC labor market.
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Why prices vary - and what it means for your coverage
A small number of hospitals (7) report prices above $1,587, including DOMINION HOSPITAL at $3,755, which drives most of the overall spread - excluding them, most facilities cluster in a much tighter band. Setting matters too: the median outpatient price is $937 versus $937 inpatient, so where a procedure happens often matters more than which hospital you pick. The biggest swing for this procedure is screening versus diagnostic coding - a polyp removed during a routine screening can recode the whole visit as diagnostic and trigger cost-sharing you weren't expecting.
On top of the facility price, your actual bill depends on your deductible, your out-of-pocket maximum, and whether every provider involved - not just the facility - is in-network.
| Your situation | Estimated out-of-pocket |
|---|---|
| Deductible not yet met | ~$937 |
| Deductible met - 20% coinsurance | ~$187 |
| Out-of-network provider | $2,061+ |
Frequently asked questions: endoscopy costs in Virginia
How much does an endoscopy cost in Virginia?
Across 44 Virginia hospitals that publish prices, an endoscopy ranges from $206 to $23,989, with a median of $937. Most facilities fall between $902 and $1,121. What you pay depends on the facility, your insurance, and whether you have met your deductible.
Where is the cheapest place to get an endoscopy in Virginia?
Based on declared prices, the lowest-cost facility in our Virginia data is Bath Community Hospital in Hot Springs at about $204. By metro, Norfolk has the lowest median ($902). Freestanding ambulatory surgery and imaging centers are often cheaper still and may not appear in hospital price data - ask your doctor whether one is an option.
Why is an endoscopy so much cheaper at some Virginia hospitals?
Prices vary up to 116.5× because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Virginia, the median cash (self-pay) price is $937 versus a median negotiated rate of $886 - about 1.1× higher. Asking for the cash price or your insurer's negotiated rate is often the single biggest lever on what you pay.
How much will I actually pay out of pocket for an endoscopy in Virginia?
Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, coinsurance, out-of-pocket maximum, and whether the facility is in-network - not just the sticker price. If you have not met your deductible, you will typically pay the negotiated rate in full until you do. Use the CostKits cost forecaster to estimate your specific out-of-pocket amount before you go.
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Other Virginia Hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers for Endoscopy
These hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers are registered in the CMS National Provider Identifier (NPI) registry as active hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers in Virginia. Cost estimates use the bundled service model for each place of service. Contact them directly for a formal quote.
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ADVANCED SEDATION DENTISTRY - HAMPTON
7578380800 |
HAMPTON, VA | Ambulatory Surgical Center | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ADVANCED UROLOGY P.C
7034940334 |
WOODBRIDGE, VA | Ambulatory Surgical Center | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ADVANCED VISION SURGERY CENTER LLC
7572294000 |
WILLIAMSBURG, VA | Ambulatory Surgical Center | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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AESTHETIC & LASER PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER
7032554922 |
VIENNA, VA | Ambulatory Surgical Center | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ALEXANDRIA HOSPITAL INC ACCOUNTING DEPT
7032043366 |
ALEXANDRIA, VA | General Acute Care Hospital | $384–$5,271 bundled est. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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AMERICAN ACCESS CARE OF RICHMOND ASC LLC
8043559729 |
RICHMOND, VA | Ambulatory Surgical Center | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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AMERICAN ANESTHESIOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF VA
5407417614 |
FREDERICKSBURG, VA | General Acute Care Hospital | $384–$5,271 bundled est. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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AMERICAN ANESTHESIOLOGY OF VIRGINIA PC
5407417614 |
FREDERICKSBURG, VA | General Acute Care Hospital | $384–$5,271 bundled est. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ANNECARE, INC
7037597228 |
GREAT FALLS, VA | General Acute Care Hospital | $384–$5,271 bundled est. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ARTHUR L. GLICK, D.D.S., P.C.
7574993163 |
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | Ambulatory Surgical Center | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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AUGUSTA HEALTH CARE, INC
5409324000 |
FISHERSVILLE, VA | General Acute Care Hospital | $384–$5,271 bundled est. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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BATH COUNTY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
5408397137 |
HOT SPRINGS, VA | Critical Access Hospital | $384–$5,271 bundled est. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Est. cost = bundled estimate (facility fee + professional fee + anesthesia where applicable) based on CMS fee schedules and commercial rate multipliers. Contact each provider for an actual quote.
Source: CMS NPPES NPI Registry. NPI numbers can be verified at npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov.
What matters before you schedule
ASC vs. hospital
Hospital outpatient departments typically charge 2-4x more than ASCs or independent centers for the same endoscopy - same outcome, very different bill. Call ahead and ask for a self-pay or cash quote at each setting you're considering.
What's on your bill
A endoscopy involves multiple providers who bill separately - typically Facility Fee, Gastroenterologist Fee, Anesthesia. Check each line item against your Explanation of Benefits to catch billing errors.
Cost by type
Which type your doctor orders for this endoscopy changes the billing code, and what you pay. For example: Ordered to investigate symptoms or a prior finding - standard cost-sharing (deductible, coinsurance) applies.
What to ask before you book
Get the CPT code from your doctor, confirm every provider involved (not just the facility) is in-network, ask for the cash-pay rate if you're uninsured or haven't met your deductible, and request a written estimate for endoscopy before you schedule.
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Healthcare actuary with 20+ years of experience in insurance pricing, medical billing systems, and healthcare cost analytics.
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