X-Ray Cost in Virginia Beach, VA (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay
What does a x-ray cost in Virginia Beach, VA?
The same x-ray in Virginia Beach, VA might cost you $86 at one facility and $115 at another - the building you walk into drives the difference. The median cash price across 10 reporting hospitals is $86. These figures come straight from hospital price transparency files published under federal law. The sections below break this down by coverage and by insurer.
Three low-priced facilities in Virginia Beach, VA, from hospital price files
- Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters · Norfolk, VA $83
- Sentara Hospitals · Virginia Beach, VA $86
- MARYVIEW HOSPITAL LLC · Portsmouth, VA $115
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Where x-ray costs vary in Virginia Beach, VA
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Cheapest X-Ray Providers in Virginia Beach, VA
Based on declared cash/self-pay prices from CMS hospital price transparency files.
| # | Facility | City | Price | vs Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters | Norfolk, VA | $83 | -$3 |
| 2 | Hospital name hidden | Your City, VA | $829 | -$000 |
| 3 | Sentara Hospitals | Virginia Beach, VA | $86 | +$0 |
| 4 | Hospital name hidden | Your City, VA | $831 | -$000 |
| 5 | Hospital name hidden | Your City, VA | $832 | -$000 |
| 6 | Hospital name hidden | Your City, VA | $833 | -$000 |
| 7 | MARYVIEW HOSPITAL LLC | Portsmouth, VA | $115 | +$29 |
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Quick take
- Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters is the lowest-cost option at $83 - $3 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 $86, and it's often lower than what insurance pays before your deductible is satisfied.
- Ask whether this procedure can be done at a freestanding ambulatory surgical center - they're typically 30-60% cheaper than a hospital for identical care, and most aren't in this hospital-only dataset.
| Coverage | Hospitals with a rate | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicare (national rate) | — | $89 to $107 | $89 |
| With insurance (commercial, average) | 8 | $182 to $211 | $203 |
| Without insurance (cash price) | 14 | $47 to $128 | $86 |
| Anthem HealthKeepers | 8 | $187 to $293 | $266 |
Rates are negotiated allowed amounts and cash prices from hospital price-transparency files (October 2026), shown at each hospital’s lowest-priced typical billing code for this procedure. Facility fees only. The typical range is the middle 80% of hospitals, not a quote for your visit.
How much does an X-ray cost with Medicare in Virginia Beach, VA?
Medicare's national hospital outpatient payment for X-ray is about $89 to $107 (typically near $89). After the $257 Part B deductible, you generally pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount, about $18 on a $89 payment, with no out-of-pocket cap unless you have supplemental coverage or a Medicare Advantage plan.
Doctor, anesthesia and pathology fees are billed separately. Medicare rates are national CMS amounts, adjusted slightly by local wage levels.
How much does an X-ray cost with insurance in Virginia Beach, VA?
Across 8 Virginia Beach, VA hospitals, the negotiated rates commercial insurers pay for X-ray average $182 to $211 per hospital, with a median near $203. That is the amount your plan and you pay the hospital together; you owe your deductible, then coinsurance, up to your out-of-pocket maximum.
Each hospital’s figure is the average of the commercial insurers it lists. Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid rates are excluded.
How much does an X-ray cost without insurance in Virginia Beach, VA?
Cash (self-pay) prices for X-ray at 14 Virginia Beach, VA hospitals range from $47 to $128, with a median of $86. Ask for the cash or self-pay price and for any financial-assistance discount before you book; both can be lower than the posted price.
Cash prices are the hospital’s published discounted rate for patients paying without insurance.
How much does an X-ray cost with Anthem HealthKeepers in Virginia Beach, VA?
Anthem HealthKeepers negotiated rates for X-ray at 8 Virginia Beach, VA hospitals range from $187 to $293, with a median near $266. Your own cost depends on your plan’s deductible and coinsurance, and on whether the hospital is in your network.
Includes Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Anthem plans listed by each hospital.
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. X-ray is the most commoditized of all imaging procedures, and price differences are almost entirely explained by facility type: a hospital outpatient chest X-ray can cost 5–10× more than the same study at an urgent care center or independent imaging clinic. For non-emergency X-rays, asking your physician for a referral to an outpatient imaging center rather than a hospital radiology department is the simplest and most reliable cost reduction available.
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Why prices vary - and what it means for your coverage
A small number of hospitals (1) report prices above $158, including LTACH at Riverside, LLC at $269, 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 $86 versus $202 inpatient (about 2.3× more), so where a procedure happens often matters more than which hospital you pick. Whether the scan happens in a hospital outpatient department (which adds a separate facility fee) or a freestanding imaging center is usually the single biggest driver of price for this procedure.
None of the prices above are what you'll necessarily owe: your deductible, out-of-pocket maximum, and each provider's network status all still apply.
| Your situation | Estimated out-of-pocket |
|---|---|
| Deductible not yet met | ~$86 |
| Deductible met - 20% coinsurance | ~$17 |
| Out-of-network provider | $189+ |
Frequently asked questions: X-ray costs in Virginia Beach, VA
How much does an X-ray cost in Virginia Beach, VA?
The typical insurer-negotiated rate is $86, with most facilities between $44 and $86 (based on 9 hospitals reporting negotiated rates). Full market pricing - including cash rates, gross charges, and outlier facilities - ranges more widely, from $30 to $269 across all 10 Virginia Beach, VA hospitals that publish prices. What you pay depends on the facility, your insurance, and whether you have met your deductible.
Where is the cheapest place to get an X-ray in Virginia Beach, VA?
Based on declared prices, the lowest-cost facility in our Virginia Beach, VA data is Sentara Hospitals in Suffolk at about $30. By metro, Suffolk has the lowest median ($72). 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 X-ray so much cheaper at some Virginia Beach, VA hospitals?
Prices vary up to 9× because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Virginia Beach, VA, the median cash (self-pay) price is $86 versus a median negotiated rate of $203 - cash is the lower number at many hospitals. Asking for the cash price as well as 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 X-ray in Virginia Beach, VA?
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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About the Author
John Caruso, FSA, MAAA
Healthcare actuary with 20+ years of experience in insurance pricing, medical billing systems, and healthcare cost analytics.
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