CMS Price Transparency Data

C-section delivery (full package)

Facility: Adventist Health Castle

Billing Code: 59510 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 59510
Insurance Median: $2,501
Cash Discount Price: $1,540
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.01x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a C-section delivery (full package) at Adventist Health Castle is $2,501. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,540. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2,473.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 640 Ulukahiki St, Kailua, HI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,540

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,501

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: $1,540 (62%)

Insurance Median: $2,501 (101%)

Cash: $1,540 (62% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,501 (101% 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
Hwmg/Hmaa - All Plans	$1,449	59%
Multiplan Hmn - All Plans	$2,025	82%
Alohacare Quest Mcaid - All Other Plans	$2,382	96%
Kfh Mcr Adv	$2,382	96%
Medicare (plans)	$2,382	96%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,382	96%
Devoted Hlth Mcr Adv - All Plans	$2,454	99%
Alohacare Mcr Adv Profee Only	$2,501	101%
First Health Ppo - All Plans	$2,909 - $6,141	118%
Medicaid / KanCare	$3,095 - $6,533	125%
Ohana Health Plan - All Plans	$3,095 - $6,533	125%
Mdx Hawaii Ppo - All Plans	$3,218	130%
State Of Hi Nonprofit - All Plans	$5,360	217%

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 $1,540.
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 Castle 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.