CMS Price Transparency Data

C-section delivery (full package)

Facility: Greater Baltimore Medical Center

Billing Code: 59510 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 59510
Insurance Median: $2,929
Cash Discount Price: $5,671
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.18x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a C-section delivery (full package) at Greater Baltimore Medical Center is $2,929. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5,671. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2,473.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6701 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD.

Cash / Self-Pay

$5,671

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,929

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: $5,671 (229%)

Insurance Median: $2,929 (118%)

Cash: $5,671 (229% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,929 (118% 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 ($)

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
Aetna	$2,279 - $2,663	92%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,808 - $2,929	114%
Carefirst Maryland Health Advantage Mca [264]	$2,929	118%
Carefirst [201]	$2,929 - $3,142	118%
Cfchp Mco [239]	$2,929	118%
Cigna	$2,929 - $3,414	118%
Communicare Advantage [300]	$2,929	118%
Humana	$2,929	118%
Johns Hopkins [213]	$2,929 - $3,926	118%
Keycare Advantage [299]	$2,929	118%
Medicare (plans)	$2,929	118%
Provider Partners Health Plan [298]	$2,929	118%
Carefirst Blue Choice Hmo [253]	$2,985	121%
Carefirst Administrator [252]	$3,142	127%
First Health Network [268]	$3,808	154%
Multiplan/Phcs [296]	$3,808	154%
Kaiser Permanente Hmo [231]	$4,131	167%
Usa Managed Care Organization [301]	$5,273	213%

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 $5,671.
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 Greater Baltimore Medical Center 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.