Medical Procedure Costs in Virginia

Virginia medical procedure costs are generally below the national average. Virginia has a single Medicare pricing locality.

Cost vs National Avg
-2.2%
Lower than average
Pricing Localities
1
Medicare pricing regions
Procedures Covered
7,500+
CPT codes with pricing

Procedure Costs in Virginia

ProcedureVirginia
Incision & Drainage of Abscess$126
Skin Biopsy (Tangential)$94
Skin Biopsy (Punch)$119
Destruction of Skin Lesion$65
Partial Mastectomy$604
Total Hip Replacement$1,116
Total Knee Replacement$1,113
Knee Arthroscopy$498
Upper Endoscopy (EGD)$316
Upper Endoscopy (EGD) With Biopsy$411
Colonoscopy (Diagnostic)$370
Colonoscopy With Biopsy$470
Colonoscopy With Polyp Removal$489
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy$602
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair$405
Laparoscopic Removal of Ovarian Cyst$563
Vaginal Delivery (Global)$2,100
Cesarean Delivery (Global)$2,334
Lumbar Discectomy$854
Cataract Surgery$454
MRI Brain Without Contrast$192
MRI Brain With Contrast$264
MRI Brain$311
Chest X-Ray$32
CT Chest Without Contrast$130
CT Chest With Contrast$164
MRI Cervical Spine$187
MRI Lumbar Spine$188
Shoulder X-Ray$35
MRI Shoulder$202
Knee X-Ray$34
MRI Knee$201
CT Abdomen & Pelvis Without Contrast$180
CT Abdomen & Pelvis With Contrast$295
Ultrasound Abdomen$112
Ultrasound Transvaginal$115
Ultrasound Pelvis$103
Diagnostic Mammogram$154
Screening Mammogram$124
Nuclear Stress Test$420
Psychiatric Evaluation$172
Psychiatric Evaluation With Medical Services$199
Psychotherapy (45 min)$113
Psychotherapy (60 min)$166
ECG/EKG$15
Echocardiogram$193
Stress Echocardiogram$182
Carotid Ultrasound$185
Laser Treatment for Skin$136
Physical Therapy (Therapeutic Exercise)$29
Physical Therapy (Manual Therapy)$27
PT Evaluation (Low Complexity)$97
PT Evaluation (Moderate Complexity)$97
Office Visit (New, Low)$115
Office Visit (New, Moderate-High)$174
Office Visit (New, High)$231
Office Visit (Established, Moderate)$93
Office Visit (Established, Moderate-High)$133
Office Visit (Established, High)$189

Prices shown are Medicare office (non-facility) rates. Click any procedure for full details including hospital rates and savings tips.

Understanding Medical Costs in Virginia

Medical procedure costs in Virginia are determined by Medicare's Geographic Practice Cost Indices (GPCIs), which account for differences in physician work, practice expenses, and malpractice insurance across regions.

The prices listed above represent Medicare reimbursement rates, which serve as a baseline for what healthcare costs in Virginia. Private insurance companies typically negotiate rates between 130% and 200% of these Medicare amounts. If you are paying out of pocket, many providers in Virginia offer cash discounts of 20% to 40% off their standard charges.

For the most accurate pricing, enter your ZIP code on any procedure page to see costs adjusted for your specific locality within Virginia.

Ways to Save on Medical Costs in Virginia

Compare Insurance Plans

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Data source: 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (CMS PPRRVU26B, released March 2026). Conversion factor: $33.4009. Prices shown are Medicare allowed amounts and may not reflect actual charges. Private insurance and self-pay estimates are approximations.