CMS Price Transparency Data

Vaginal delivery (full package)

Facility: St Mary's Hospital

Billing Code: 59400 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 59400
Insurance Median: $2,764
Cash Discount Price: $3,253
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.25x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Vaginal delivery (full package) at St Mary's Hospital is $2,764. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,253. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2,214.42, this hospital’s rate is 1.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 701 Lewiston St, Cottonwood, ID.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,253

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,764

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%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $3,253 (147%)

Insurance Median: $2,764 (125%)

Cash: $3,253 (147% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,764 (125% 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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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,817 - $3,634	82%
Nimiipuu Mcr Adv - Allplans	$1,979	89%
Regence Blue Shield Mcr	$1,979	89%
Tricare	$1,979	89%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,979 - $3,613	89%
Veterans Admin - All Plans	$1,979	89%
Medicare (plans)	$2,276	103%
Corizon Correctional - All Plans	$2,363	107%
Aetna	$3,166	143%
Idaho Phys Network - All Plans	$4,120	186%
Multiplan - All Plans	$4,164	188%
Geha - All Plans	$4,207	190%
First Choice- All Plans	$4,250	192%

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 $3,253.
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 St Mary's 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.