CMS Price Transparency Data

C-section delivery (full package)

Facility: USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital

Billing Code: 59510 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 59510
Insurance Median: $2,473
Cash Discount Price: $7,097
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.00x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a C-section delivery (full package) at USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital is $2,473. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $7,097. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2,473.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 Center Street, Mobile, AL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$7,097

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,473

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$2,473.27

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $2,473.27 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $7,097 (287%)

Insurance Median: $2,473 (100%)

Cash: $7,097 (287% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,473 (100% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $2,473.27 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$2,424	98%
Aetna	$2,473	100%
Devoted Health	$2,473	100%
Humana	$2,473	100%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,473	100%
Viva Health	$2,473	100%
Wellcare	$2,473	100%
Molina Marketplace	$2,721	110%
Ambetter / Centene	$2,968	120%
Mississippi Physicians Care Network (Mpcn)	$3,339	135%
Central Healthcare Services	$3,548	143%

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 $7,097.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 59510.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 59510.
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.