CMS Price Transparency Data

C-section delivery (full package)

Facility: Cass County Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 59510 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 59510
Insurance Median: $2,370
Cash Discount Price: $2,776
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.96x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a C-section delivery (full package) at Cass County Memorial Hospital is $2,370. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,776. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2,473.27, this hospital’s rate is 0.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1501 East Tenth Street, Atlantic, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,776

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,370

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: $2,776 (112%)

Insurance Median: $2,370 (96%)

Cash: $2,776 (112% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,370 (96% 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

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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
Midlands Choice Medica Mcr	$793	32%
Triwest - All Plans	$2,090	85%
Aetna	$2,155 - $3,568	87%
Amerigroup Mcr Adv - All Other Plans	$2,155	87%
Medica Mcr Adv	$2,155	87%
Tricare	$2,155	87%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,155 - $2,511	87%
Va Ccn - All Plans	$2,155	87%
Wellmark Mcr Adv	$2,176	88%
Iowa Total Care Mcr	$2,198	89%
American Hlth Mcr Adv - All Plans	$2,219	90%
Iowa Total Care Comm - All Other Plans	$2,370	96%
Wellmark Hmo	$3,369	136%
Medica Comm - All Other Plans	$3,489	141%
Multiplan - All Plans	$3,767	152%
Wellmark Ppo - All Other Plans	$3,964	160%
Medicaid / KanCare	$3,965	160%
Iowa Total Care Mcaid	$4,044	164%
Molina Mcaid - All Plans	$4,044	164%
Midlands Choice New Bus	$4,045	164%
Midlands Choice Pho (Ppo) - All Other Plans	$4,045	164%

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 $2,776.
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 Cass County Memorial 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.