CMS Price Transparency Data

Vaginal delivery (full package)

Facility: Bayou Bend Health System

Billing Code: 59400 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 59400
  • Insurance Median: $3,201
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,295
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.45x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Vaginal delivery (full package) at Bayou Bend Health System is $3,201. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,295. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2,214.42, this hospital’s rate is 1.45x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1097 Northwest Blvd, Franklin, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,295

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$3,201

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: $3,295 (149%)
Insurance Median: $3,201 (145%)
Cash: $3,295 (149% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $3,201 (145% 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.

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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
Tricare $2,118 96%
UnitedHealthcare $2,212 - $2,354 100%
Aetna $2,354 - $3,201 106%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2,354 - $3,312 106%
Dignity Mcr Adv Ip/Op Only-All Plans $2,354 106%
Humana $2,354 - $3,060 106%
Sterling Hp Mcr Adv Ip/Op Only-All Plans $2,354 106%
Verity Healthnet Mcr Adv Ip/Op Only $2,354 106%
Wellcare Mcr Allwell Ip/Op Only-All Plans $2,354 106%
Ambetter / Centene $2,707 122%
Amerihealth Caritas Mcaid Ip/Op Only-All Plans $3,312 150%
La Health Mcaid Ip/Op Only $3,312 150%
Verity Healthnet Mcaid Ip/Op Only $3,312 150%
Diocese Of Lafaytte Ip/Op Only-All Plans $3,530 159%
Gilsbar 360 Ip/Op Only-All Plans $3,530 159%
Verity Healthnet Ip/Op Only-All Other Plans $3,530 159%
Ccn/First Health Ip/Op Only-All Plans $3,766 170%
Integrated Hp Multiplan Ip/Op Only-All Plans $3,766 170%
Ppo Plus / Zelis Ip/Op Only-All Plans $3,766 170%
Geha Ppo Ip/Op Only-All Plans $4,001 181%
Usa Mco Ip/Op Only-All Plans $4,001 181%
Galaxy Ip/Op Only-All Plans $4,236 191%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1097 Northwest Blvd, Franklin, LA 70538
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals