CMS Price Transparency Data

Vaginal delivery (full package)

Facility: Grady Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 59400 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 59400
Insurance Median: $2,433
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.10x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Vaginal delivery (full package) at Grady Memorial Hospital is $2,433. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2,214.42, this hospital’s rate is 1.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 80 Jesse Hill, Jr Drive Se, Atlanta, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,433

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%)

Insurance Median: $2,433 (110%)

Ins. Median: $2,433 (110% 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
Peach State	$1,644 - $2,471	74%
Aetna	$2,395	108%
Ambetter / Centene	$2,395	108%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$2,395 - $6,850	108%
Cigna	$2,395	108%
Humana	$2,395	108%
Kaiser	$2,395	108%
Medicare (plans)	$2,395	108%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,395	108%
Vaccn	$2,395	108%
Wellcare	$2,395	108%
Amerigroup	$2,471	112%
Caresource	$2,471 - $3,831	112%
Clear Spring Health	$2,514	114%
Clover	$2,514	114%
Usp Naphcare	$2,634	119%
Oscar Health	$3,403	154%

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 $X.
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 Grady Memorial Hospital 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.