CMS Price Transparency Data

C-section delivery (full package)

Facility: Adventist Health Sonora

Billing Code: 59510 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 59510
Insurance Median: $2,985
Cash Discount Price: $1,513
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.21x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a C-section delivery (full package) at Adventist Health Sonora is $2,985. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,513. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2,473.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.21x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Greenley Road, Sonora, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,513

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,985

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: $1,513 (61%)

Insurance Median: $2,985 (121%)

Cash: $1,513 (61% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,985 (121% 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 Shield Mcare	$2,359	95%
Central Ca Alliance Mcr Adv Profee Only	$2,359	95%
Healthnet Mcr Adv	$2,359	95%
Tricare	$2,359	95%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,359 - $7,670	95%
Ah Employee Health Plan - All Plans	$2,595	105%
Cigna	$2,902	117%
Greatwest Oa/Pos/Hmo	$3,067	124%
Greatwest Ppo - All Other Plans	$3,067	124%
Blue Shield Epn	$3,145	127%
Aetna	$3,160	128%
Western Growers/Pinnacle - All Plans	$3,279	133%
Blue Shield - All Other Plans	$3,323	134%
Healthnet - All Other Plans	$3,438	139%
Bc Mcs	$3,693	149%
Bc Non-Mcs - All Other Plans	$3,693	149%
Beech Street- All Plans	$8,010	324%
Trpn - Three Rivers Ppo - All Plans	$8,010	324%

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 $1,513.
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 Adventist Health Sonora 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.