CMS Price Transparency Data

Vaginal delivery (full package)

Facility: Rush University Medical Center

Billing Code: 59400 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 59400
  • Insurance Median: $4,904
  • Cash Discount Price: $4,483
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.21x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Vaginal delivery (full package) at Rush University Medical Center is $4,904. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,483. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2,214.42, this hospital’s rate is 2.21x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1653 West Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$4,483

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$4,904

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: $4,483 (202%)
Insurance Median: $4,904 (221%)
Cash: $4,483 (202% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $4,904 (221% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 221% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 121%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Cigna $2,690 - $8,965 121%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2,703 - $8,965 122%
County Care Mcaid - All Plans $2,703 122%
Meridian Mcaid - All Other Plans $2,703 122%
Aetna $2,763 - $8,965 125%
Molina Fide-Snp $2,789 126%
Meridian Dnsp $2,816 127%
Molina Mcaid $2,865 129%
Ambetter / Centene $3,621 164%
Molina Exch - All Other Plans $3,648 165%
UnitedHealthcare $5,074 - $12,103 229%
Devoted Mcr Adv - All Plans $8,965 405%
Humana $8,965 405%
Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Plans $8,965 405%
Zing Hlth Mcr Adv - All Plans $9,503 429%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1653 West Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL 60612
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals