How many shoppable procedure prices are published for Chesapeake General Hospital?

Chesapeake General Hospital in Chesapeake, VA currently has 127 standardized procedure price records indexed from its public 45 CFR § 180 machine-readable file.

How do Chesapeake General Hospital's commercial prices compare to the fair BaseRate?

Across scored shoppable procedures, Chesapeake General Hospital's median negotiated commercial rate is 1.2× the regionally adjusted fair BaseRate benchmark.

What is Chesapeake General Hospital's CMS Care Compare overall star rating?

CMS Care Compare assigns Chesapeake General Hospital an overall hospital quality rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on public federal clinical and patient-experience measures.

Hospital Profile Acute Care Hospital Government - Hospital District or Authority 302 Beds · rural Updated: 4/1/2026

Chesapeake General Hospital

736 Battlefield Blvd, North, Chesapeake, VA 23320 · 127 Priced Procedures · 63% Patient Recommendation

CMS Overall Rating 3 / 5 Stars

Above Fair Market · Negotiate

1.19×vs. Fair Market Price

Typical commercial prices here are +19% above the fair benchmark (1.19×) even after accounting for local nurse/doctor wages and patient complexity.

83/100 · Corroborated

83/100Self-Pay Cash Beats Insurance 31% of the Time

File Completeness66

Price Logic92

Peer Alignment77

Clean Billing82

Real Cash Discount100

Regional Benchmark Tier

3-Star CMS clinical quality rating paired with 1.19× fair market pricing.

Behavioral Pricing FingerprintMedian-Gamed · High Captive Markup

Loss-Leader / Captive Ancillary Cross-Subsidizer

Chesapeake General Hospital prices routine shoppable procedures near 1.4× Medicare (p50 1.22×) while skewing captive emergency, lab, and upper-quartile codes to 1.8× Medicare (p75 1.74×, +43% upper-tail jump). Patients scheduling elective outpatient care can capture competitive rates, but emergency and ancillary bills require strict line-item auditing.

#36 of 75 in VA · 46th State Percentile#1,993 of 3,385 in U.S. · 58th National Percentile

Advantage

Where They're Good (Patient & Payer Edge)

Bottom-quartile procedures (Q25) price at 0.97× the peer BaseRate benchmark
Self-pay cash beats commercial insurance on 31% of shoppable procedures (99/100 Cash Honesty)
CMS clinical safety score (62/100 safety score) with 63% patient recommendation
Binding Good Faith Estimate rights under 45 CFR § 149.610 protect self-pay patients before scheduling

Watchout

Where You Can Get Burned (Markup Traps)

Outpatient surgery & OR suites carry a 1.8× markup over Medicare rates
Captive ER (0.7×) & laboratory (2.4×) services average 1.29× higher multiples than routine shoppable care (1.4×)
Upper-quartile procedures (Q75 1.74×) jump +43% above the median procedure ratio (Q50 1.22×)
Consolidated metro market (HHI 2,784) limits in-network hospital competition (Highly Concentrated Monopoly (>2,500))

Front-Door ShoppableElective / Imaging

1.4× Medicare

Pre-scheduled outpatient procedures where patients can comparison-shop.

Back-Door Captive & ER1.29× Divergence

1.8× Medicare

Emergency, inpatient DRG, lab, and specialty drug lines billed after admission.

Quantile Tail Spread+43% Upper Tail

Q25 0.97× · Q50 1.22× · Q75 1.74×

Detects median-gaming when upper-quartile codes spike above the p50 median.

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Department & Integrity Multiples (vs. CMS Medicare Cost Anchor) Green ≤1.3× · Teal 1.3–1.8× · Amber 1.8–2.5× · Rose >2.5×

Front-Door Shoppable CareFront-Door Shoppable

1.4× MedicareGood

Outpatient Surgery & ORBack-Door Captive

1.8× MedicareGood

Diagnostic Imaging (CT/MRI)Front-Door Shoppable

1.5× MedicareGood

Back-Door Captive ER VisitsBack-Door Captive

0.7× MedicareGood

Inpatient Lab & PathologyBack-Door Captive

2.4× MedicareFair

Specialty & Infusion Drugs (J-Codes)Back-Door Captive

0.5× MedicareGood

Self-Pay Cash Honesty & 501(r)Integrity & Outcomes

31% Cash Edge · 99/100Good

CMS Clinical Safety & Star ValueIntegrity & Outcomes

3 CMS · 62/100Elevated

Procedure Prices at Chesapeake General Hospital

High-impact clinical procedures (MRIs, surgeries, inpatient stays, visits) are prioritized first. Use the category pills or search bar to filter all 127 published procedures.

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Procedure & Billing Code	Self-Pay Cash	This Hospital	Fair BaseRate	vs. Fair
Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `451`	—	$24,175	$30,775	0.8×
Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `871`	—	$19,261	$19,087	1.0×
Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `470`	—	$18,610	$19,432	1.0×
Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `322`	—	$17,664	$17,936	1.0×
Total hip replacement CPT Code: `27130`	—	$13,109	$13,413	1.0×
Total knee replacement CPT Code: `27447`	—	$13,109	$13,523	1.0×
Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) CPT Code: `47562`	—	$9,903	$6,109	1.6×
Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `392`	—	$7,923	$8,223	1.0×
Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair CPT Code: `29881`	—	$6,509	$3,372	1.9×
Bunion correction surgery CPT Code: `28296`	—	$6,509	$3,446	1.9×
Inguinal hernia repair CPT Code: `49505`	—	$6,509	$3,629	1.8×
Cataract surgery with lens implant CPT Code: `66984`	—	$5,095	$2,540	2.0×
Breast lump removal CPT Code: `19120`	—	$5,095	$3,875	1.3×
C-section delivery (full package) CPT Code: `59510`	—	$4,220	$2,975	1.4×
Vaginal delivery (full package) CPT Code: `59400`	—	$3,827	$2,680	1.4×
Colonoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `45380`	—	$2,378	$1,256	1.9×
Trauma team activation HCPCS Code: `G0390`	$2,700	$2,298	$1,453	1.6×
Upper endoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `43239`	—	$2,225	$987	2.3×
Injection procedure for pain management HCPCS Code: `G0260`	$1,488	$1,823	$855	2.1×
Sleep study (overnight, in lab) CPT Code: `95810`	$2,488	$1,481	$1,021	1.5×
Blood transfusion CPT Code: `36430`	$734	$1,139	$498	2.3×
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) CPT Code: `93306`	$1,462	$942	$583	1.6×
Colonoscopy (diagnostic) CPT Code: `45378`	—	$950	$981	1.0×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) CPT Code: `74177`	$2,499	$620	$448	1.4×
MRI, brain (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70553`	$2,440	$613	$511	1.2×
Psychological testing by technician CPT Code: `96138`	—	$440	$395	1.1×
Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) CPT Code: `93970`	$1,150	$402	$272	1.5×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) CPT Code: `74176`	$2,320	$411	$303	1.4×
MRI, lower back (no contrast) CPT Code: `72148`	$1,994	$411	$338	1.2×
MRI, brain (no contrast) CPT Code: `70551`	$941	$411	$343	1.2×
MRI, knee or other leg joint CPT Code: `73721`	$1,961	$412	$369	1.1×
CT scan, head (with contrast) CPT Code: `70460`	$519	$302	$242	1.2×
CT scan, head (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70470`	$681	$313	$258	1.2×
Rabies immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90375`	—	$290	$322	0.9×
Ultrasound, thyroid and neck CPT Code: `76536`	$586	$220	$132	1.7×
Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) CPT Code: `76700`	$623	$206	$134	1.5×
Ultrasound, pelvis CPT Code: `76856`	$565	$190	$130	1.5×
CT scan, sinuses CPT Code: `70486`	$591	$203	$166	1.2×
CT scan, pelvis CPT Code: `72192`	$1,106	$199	$163	1.2×
CT scan, chest (no contrast) CPT Code: `71250`	$1,014	$199	$167	1.2×
CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) CPT Code: `72131`	$1,313	$199	$168	1.2×
CT scan, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72125`	$738	$199	$169	1.2×
Psychiatric evaluation (first visit) CPT Code: `90791`	—	$210	$185	1.1×
Psychotherapy session (60 minutes) CPT Code: `90837`	—	$193	$181	1.1×
Neurobehavioral status check CPT Code: `96116`	—	$213	$231	0.9×
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) CPT Code: `99214`	—	$213	$123	unverified
CT scan, head (no contrast) CPT Code: `70450`	$493	$185	$160	1.2×
Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) CPT Code: `90834`	—	$175	$166	1.1×
Family therapy session CPT Code: `90847`	—	$175	$173	1.0×
Breathing treatment (nebulizer) CPT Code: `94640`	$492	$186	$201	0.9×
Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) CPT Code: `76705`	$365	$155	$126	1.2×
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) CPT Code: `99213`	—	$167	$87	unverified
Psychological testing evaluation CPT Code: `96136`	—	$131	$128	1.0×
Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77066`	$492	$151	$148	1.0×
Hepatitis B immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90371`	—	$143	$151	0.9×
Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) CPT Code: `93005`	$139	$102	$64	1.6×
Speech therapy (language evaluation) CPT Code: `92507`	$113	$102	$86	1.2×
Screening mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77067`	$279	$125	$123	1.0×
X-ray, hip CPT Code: `73502`	$140	$93	$93	1.0×
Group therapy session CPT Code: `90853`	—	$100	$100	1.0×
New patient office visit (30-44 min) CPT Code: `99203`	—	$110	$110	1.0×
X-ray, chest (single view) CPT Code: `71045`	$196	$87	$92	0.9×
X-ray, shoulder CPT Code: `73030`	$196	$87	$92	0.9×
X-ray, foot CPT Code: `73630`	$234	$87	$92	0.9×
X-ray, pelvis CPT Code: `72170`	$160	$104	$110	0.9×
X-ray, chest (two views) CPT Code: `71046`	$214	$87	$93	0.9×
X-ray, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72040`	$259	$87	$93	0.9×
X-ray, hand CPT Code: `73130`	$202	$87	$93	0.9×
X-ray, ankle CPT Code: `73610`	$238	$87	$93	0.9×
X-ray, lower back CPT Code: `72110`	$366	$104	$112	0.9×
Typhoid vaccine HCPCS Code: `90675`	—	$320	$347	0.9×
Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine HCPCS Code: `90716`	—	$210	$203	1.0×
Drug screening test HCPCS Code: `G0480`	$144	$161	$116	1.4×
Pneumococcal vaccine HCPCS Code: `90732`	—	$135	$140	1.0×
Colorectal cancer screening (alternative) HCPCS Code: `G0145`	$66	$66	$27	2.4×
Pneumonia vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0009`	$75	$81	$49	1.7×
MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella) HCPCS Code: `90707`	—	$106	$111	1.0×
Orthotic fitting and training CPT Code: `97760`	$89	$65	$51	1.3×
Flu vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0008`	$75	$81	$48	unverified
Colorectal cancer screening HCPCS Code: `G0010`	$75	$81	$49	unverified
Blood test, vitamin D CPT Code: `82306`	$176	$55	$31	1.8×
Extended office visit (prolonged) HCPCS Code: `G2212`	—	$42	$33	1.3×
Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) CPT Code: `97112`	$44	$46	$38	1.2×
Physical therapy (gait training) CPT Code: `97116`	$38	$39	$33	1.2×
Occupational therapy (self-care training) CPT Code: `97535`	$44	$44	$38	1.2×
Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) CPT Code: `97110`	$64	$39	$35	1.1×
Physical therapy (manual therapy) CPT Code: `97140`	$46	$36	$34	1.1×
Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90715`	—	$55	$56	1.0×
Prosthetic fitting and training CPT Code: `97761`	—	$43	$45	1.0×
Blood antibody screen CPT Code: `86850`	$45	$45	$46	unverified
Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) CPT Code: `97530`	$51	$51	$40	unverified
Blood test, calcium CPT Code: `82310`	$47	$10	$5	2.0×
Blood test, lipase CPT Code: `83690`	$111	$13	$7	1.9×
Blood test, clotting time (PTT) CPT Code: `85730`	$37	$11	$6	1.8×
Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel CPT Code: `80053`	$104	$20	$11	1.8×
Blood test, potassium CPT Code: `84132`	$59	$9	$5	1.8×
Blood test, sodium CPT Code: `84295`	$49	$9	$5	1.8×
Culture, bacterial CPT Code: `87070`	$80	$16	$9	1.8×
Culture, blood CPT Code: `87040`	$72	$19	$11	1.7×
Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) CPT Code: `83036`	$74	$17	$10	1.7×
Electrical stimulation therapy HCPCS Code: `G0283`	$67	$13	$14	0.9×
Speech therapy (group session) CPT Code: `92508`	—	$25	$27	0.9×
Physical therapy (functional capacity test) CPT Code: `97750`	$51	$35	$38	0.9×
Flu vaccine (high dose) HCPCS Code: `90656`	—	$23	$25	0.9×
Diagnostic procedure preparation HCPCS Code: `G0279`	$62	$32	$35	0.9×
Hepatitis B vaccine HCPCS Code: `90744`	—	$32	$37	0.9×
DTaP vaccine (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90700`	—	$33	$39	0.8×
Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) CPT Code: `93000`	—	$19	$25	0.8×
Hospital observation (per hour) HCPCS Code: `G0378`	$21	$21	$86	0.2×
Blood test, basic metabolic panel CPT Code: `80048`	$65	$16	$9	unverified
Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) CPT Code: `80061`	$76	$25	$14	unverified
Blood test, liver function panel CPT Code: `80076`	$61	$15	$9	unverified
Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) CPT Code: `81001`	$43	$6	$3	unverified
Blood test, amylase CPT Code: `82150`	$45	$12	$7	unverified
Blood test, creatinine (kidney) CPT Code: `82565`	$55	$10	$5	unverified
Blood test, vitamin B12 CPT Code: `82607`	$45	$28	$16	unverified
Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) CPT Code: `82728`	$61	$25	$14	unverified
Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) CPT Code: `82947`	$44	$7	$4	unverified
Blood test, magnesium CPT Code: `83735`	$75	$12	$7	unverified
Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) CPT Code: `84153`	$113	$34	$19	unverified
Blood test, thyroid (TSH) CPT Code: `84443`	$144	$31	$18	unverified
Blood test, hemoglobin CPT Code: `85018`	$10	$4	$3	1.3×
Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) CPT Code: `84520`	$46	$7	$4	unverified
Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) CPT Code: `85025`	$47	$14	$8	unverified
Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) CPT Code: `85610`	$37	$8	$5	unverified
Hepatitis C antibody test CPT Code: `86803`	$65	$27	$15	unverified
Prostate cancer screening (blood test) HCPCS Code: `G0103`	$113	$36	$20	unverified

Showing top 25 high-impact procedures of 127 total

Inline Bill X-Ray & 501(r) Calculator For-Profit Facility · Cash & Fair BaseRate Audit

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CMS CCN: 490120

CPT 451

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Fair BaseRate™ $30,775

Medicare Rate $23,504

Self-Pay Cash Request Quote

Insurer Median $24,175

1. Amount on Your Bill or Quote ($) Pre-filled with Chesapeake General Hospital’s charged/list benchmark

2. Household Annual Income ($) Screened against 2026 HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines

3. Household Size (1–8) 2026 FPL: $15,650 + $5,500 per additional person

Step 1 · 501(r) Charity Care Check 274% of 2026 FPL

Above Standard 400% FPL Financial-Assistance Ceiling

At 274% FPL, you exceed the standard 400% FPL tier, though medical-hardship caps (when bills exceed 10% of annual income) may still apply.

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Compare Prompt-Pay Cash Rate Against Remaining Deductible

Ask Chesapeake General Hospital's billing desk for their written 45 CFR § 180 discounted self-pay cash price and Good Faith Estimate under the No Surprises Act.

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Negotiate Toward $30,775 Fair BaseRate ($23,504 Medicare)

Your bill ($58,020) is $27,245 above the denoised Fair BaseRate ($30,775) and 2.5× the $23,504 Medicare rate.

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IRS Form 990 Schedule H & 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) For-Profit / Non-501(c)(3)

Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) & Amounts Generally Billed (AGB)

Public IRS & CMS ownership records classify Chesapeake General Hospital as a non-501(c)(3) facility. Federal 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) statutory charity-care caps apply specifically to tax-exempt nonprofit hospitals, though state hospital fair-pricing statutes and prompt-pay self-pay discounts may still apply.

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CMS Care Compare Public Quality Record

Clinical Quality, Patient Experience & Infection Benchmarks

CMS Overall3/5 Stars (3/5)

Safety Composite62/100

Would Recommend63%

Rated 9 or 10 (HCAHPS)66%

Median ER Wait188 min

Left ER Before Seen3%

30-Day Mortality vs U.S.same

Unplanned Readmissionsame

Hip/Knee Complication Rate5.5%

Healthcare-Associated Infections (CDC NHSN / CMS HAI)

1.00 SIR = National Predicted Baseline (Lower Is Safer)

Central-Line Bloodstream Infectionsame

C. diff Hospital-Onset Infectionbetter

Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare (1,731 completed HCAHPS patient surveys). Clinical quality metrics summarize historical facility-wide cohorts and are not medical advice for individual care decisions.

Care-Setting Arbitrage, Bilateral SVD Insurer Leverage & Regional Alternatives

How to Pay Less Nearby: Freestanding Centers, Insurer Leverage & Outpatient Savings

Regional Quality & Price Benchmark Pareto Frontier (Price + Quality)

2D regional comparison of commercial negotiated price index against CMS clinical quality composite for Chesapeake General Hospital.

Price Index: 0.69× regional baseline

Quality: 54/100 CMS composite

Notable Payer Contract Outliers (SVD Matrix Anomalies)

Aetna

-46.7%

Sentara

+82.0%

Median Household Income$94,189U.S. Census ACS

Local Uninsured Share6.6%Regional ACS estimate

200% FPL (1 Person)$31,920Common free-care ceiling

400% FPL (Family of 4)$128,600Common AGB cap ceiling

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