CMS Price Transparency Data

C-section delivery (full package)

Facility: Oroville Hospital

Billing Code: 59510 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 59510
Insurance Median: $1,037
Cash Discount Price: $1,200
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.42x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a C-section delivery (full package) at Oroville Hospital is $1,037. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,200. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2,473.27, this hospital’s rate is 0.42x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2767 Olive Highway, Oroville, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,200

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,037

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: $1,200 (49%)

Insurance Median: $1,037 (42%)

Cash: $1,200 (49% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,037 (42% 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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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	$259 - $4,224	10%
Butte County	$334 - $1,337	14%
Cigna	$768 - $3,072	31%
Coventry Health Care	$768 - $3,072	31%
Health Net	$768 - $3,072	31%
Multiplan	$768 - $3,072	31%
Interplan	$816 - $3,264	33%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$816 - $3,264	33%
UnitedHealthcare	$816 - $3,264	33%
Beech Street	$864 - $3,456	35%
Healthstar	$864 - $3,456	35%
Health Payors Organization	$912 - $3,648	37%
Blue Shield Of California	$931 - $3,725	38%
Blue Shield Value Network	$1,033	42%

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 $1,200.
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 Oroville 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.