BNP (heart failure blood test) in Virginia
CPT 83880 · hospital facility charge
Cash prices range from $265 to $545 at the 6 Virginia hospitals whose price files we have read so far.
Virginia typical cash price: $265
Virginia hospitals compared
| Hospital | City | List price | Cash price | Insurers (median) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentara Careplex Hospital | Hampton | $529 | $265 | $39$39–$58 · 5 plans |
| Sentara Leigh Hospital | Norfolk | $529 | $265 | $49$39–$155 · 6 plans |
| Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center | Woodbridge | $529 | $265 | $116$62–$184 · 8 plans |
| Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital | Virginia Beach | $529 | $265 | $49$39–$155 · 6 plans |
| Lewisgale Medical Center | Salem | $473 | $473 | $173$39–$426 · 51 plans |
| Henrico Doctors' Hospital | Richmond | $545 | $545 | $42$39–$377 · 45 plans |
Common questions
How much does BNP (heart failure blood test) cost at a hospital in Virginia?
At 6 Virginia hospitals that publish a cash price, the typical price for BNP (heart failure blood test) is $265, and most charge between $265 and $509. The typical rate commercial insurers have negotiated is $49. These are hospital prices; independent clinics, imaging centers and labs often charge less.
Is it cheaper to pay cash or use insurance for BNP (heart failure blood test)?
At 0 of the 6 hospitals in Virginia that publish both, the cash price is lower than the typical insurer rate. Remember that with insurance you pay only your share of that rate once your deductible is met, and that cash payments usually don't count toward your deductible.
Which hospital in Virginia has the lowest cash price for BNP (heart failure blood test)?
Of the hospitals whose price files we have read, the lowest published cash price is $265 at Sentara Careplex Hospital. Confirm the price with the hospital before you book.
Does the price include the doctor?
No. These are the hospital's own charges, often called the facility fee. The doctors involved, such as the surgeon, the anesthesiologist or the radiologist who reads a scan, usually send a separate bill.
Before you go
- Ask for an estimate. Hospitals must give uninsured and self-pay patients a written good-faith estimate before planned care.
- Check the network. Confirm that the hospital and the doctors are in your plan's network.
- Ask about financial help. Non-profit hospitals must have a financial assistance policy; many discount or forgive bills by income.
- Get an itemized bill. Compare it with the estimate and question anything you don't recognise.