CMS Price Transparency Data

Vaginal delivery (full package)

Facility: Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System

Billing Code: 59400 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 59400
Insurance Median: $2,304
Cash Discount Price: $2,136
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.04x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Vaginal delivery (full package) at Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System is $2,304. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,136. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2,214.42, this hospital’s rate is 1.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 995 9Th Avenue Southwest, Bessemer, AL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,136

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,304

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$2,214.42

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $2,214.42 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $2,136 (96%)

Insurance Median: $2,304 (104%)

Cash: $2,136 (96% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,304 (104% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $2,214.42 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Aetna	$467 - $1,993	21%
Cigna	$698 - $1,944	32%
Viva	$1,424	64%
Phcs	$1,709 - $1,993	77%
Beech Street	$1,766 - $1,993	80%
One Health Plan	$1,851	84%
Geha	$1,993	90%
Healthchoice	$1,993	90%
Alamed	$2,230	101%
Construction Claims Management	$2,304	104%
Multiplan	$2,335	105%
Corvel	$2,354 - $2,563	106%
Novanet	$2,378	107%
Humana	$2,421	109%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,445	110%
Department Of Labor	$2,478	112%
Heritage Summit Health	$2,478	112%
Pnoa	$2,563	116%
Three Rivers	$2,563	116%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $2,136.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 59400.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 59400.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.