C-section delivery (full package)
Facility: Kingman Healthcare Center
Billing Code: 59510 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 59510
- Insurance Median: $1,925
- Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.78x Medicare
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.
Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.
Visual Cost Comparison vs. 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates
Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.
| Carrier / Plan Group | Contract Rate Range | vs. Medicare Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Medicaid / KanCare | $1,925 | 78% |
| Healthy Blue | $1,925 | 78% |
| Triwest | $2,352 | 95% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For a C-section delivery at Kingman Healthcare Center in Kingman, KS, the negotiated rates for Medicaid/KanCare, Healthy Blue, and Triwest are all set at $1,925. This amount is significantly lower than the Medicare benchmark of $2,473.27, reflecting the facility's status as a Voluntary non-profit Critical Access Hospital. While cash payments are not listed in this report, patients with high-deductible plans should be aware that paying cash upfront can sometimes be cheaper than the insurance negotiated rate if the patient's deductible has not yet been met. It is always advisable to ask the hospital directly about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts, which can offer an additional fee reduction for those choosing to pay in full without insurance involvement.
This pricing data is specific to the facility's contract with three payers and does not represent a statewide or county-wide average. Because negotiated rates vary by payer and contract terms, the $1,925 figure is unique to these specific insurance plans at this location. Consumers should avoid comparing this rate to the hospital's full chargemaster list, as that figure is inflated and not reflective of actual costs. Instead, the most reliable way to understand the true cost of care is to compare the allowed amount against the Medicare rate, which serves as a scientifically validated baseline for healthcare delivery costs in this region.