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ECMO life support start, veno-venous cost in Virginia
ECMO life support start, veno-venous usually involves several bills: the facility, the doctor or surgeon, and often anesthesia. Some surgery centers and cash-pay programs quote one bundled price for everything.
Typical cash price
In Virginia
From 34 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Virginia.
Nationwide typical: $4,610 (most listed prices $689–$25,327).
Cheapest in Virginia
- $257
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Johnston Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $257
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Lonesome Pine Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $257
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Russell County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $257
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Smyth County Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $689
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $689
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sentara RMH Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $767
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Richmond Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $771
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Hospital for Extended Recovery price file · checked Oct 2026 - $771
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sentara CarePlex Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $771
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sentara Leigh Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $771
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sentara Norfolk General Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $771
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
Common questions
What does a bundled price include?
A bundled (all-in) price usually covers the facility, the surgeon and anesthesia for the procedure itself. Pre-op tests, implants, pathology and follow-up visits are sometimes extra. Ask for a written Good Faith Estimate.
Do I need a referral?
You usually need a consultation with the surgeon or specialist first. Ask whether the consultation is included in the cash price.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.