CMS Price Transparency Data

C-section delivery (full package)

Facility: Northside Hospital Cherokee

Billing Code: 59510 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 59510
  • Insurance Median: $3,137
  • Cash Discount Price: $6,075
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.27x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a C-section delivery (full package) at Northside Hospital Cherokee is $3,137. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $6,075. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2,473.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 450 Northside Cherokee Boulevard, Canton, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$6,075

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$3,137

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: $6,075 (246%)
Insurance Median: $3,137 (127%)
Cash: $6,075 (246% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $3,137 (127% 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.

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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
Kaiser $2,232 - $3,137 90%
Champus Va $2,340 95%
UnitedHealthcare $2,575 - $8,133 104%
Aetna $2,576 - $6,927 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2,576 - $34,850 104%
Caresource $2,576 - $18,600 104%
Coventry $2,576 - $30,000 104%
Humana $2,576 104%
Medicare (plans) $2,576 104%
Va Ccn $2,576 104%
Wellcare $2,576 104%
Cigna $2,653 - $11,990 107%
Clear Springs Eon Health $2,705 109%
Clover Health $2,705 109%
Pruitt Health Premier $2,705 109%
Ambetter / Centene $2,752 - $9,594 111%
Amerigroup $2,752 - $7,419 111%
Tricare $2,752 - $50,000 111%
Lantern $3,317 134%
Oscar $3,477 - $6,119 141%
One Call Diagnostics $3,489 141%
Northside Health Network $3,906 - $8,102 158%
Mti $4,361 176%
Homelink $4,634 187%
Beech Steet $5,444 220%
Georgia Workers Compensation $5,451 220%
Medicaid / KanCare $5,588 - $6,427 226%
Novanet_Ppo $6,480 - $35,000 262%
Health One Alliance_Ppo $12,000 485%
Quick Trip $27,500 1112%
Phcs $37,500 1516%
Cherokee County Board Of Health $50,000 2022%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 450 Northside Cherokee Boulevard, Canton, GA 30115
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals