CMS Price Transparency Data

C-section delivery (full package)

Facility: Barrett Hospital & Healthcare

Billing Code: 59510 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 59510
Insurance Median: $4,094
Cash Discount Price: $5,035
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.66x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a C-section delivery (full package) at Barrett Hospital & Healthcare is $4,094. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5,035. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2,473.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 Mt Hwy 91 S, Dillon, MT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$5,035

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$4,094

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: $5,035 (204%)

Insurance Median: $4,094 (166%)

Cash: $5,035 (204% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $4,094 (166% 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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Billing Status

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
Humana	$2,472	100%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,472 - $3,881	100%
Montana Health Coop - All Plans	$3,818	154%
First Choice - All Plans	$3,981	161%
Ebms - All Plans	$4,060	164%
Interwest Health Ppo - All Other Plans	$4,094	166%
Pacific Source - All Plans	$4,094	166%
Interwest Health Ppo Direct	$4,240	171%
Allegiance - All Plans	$4,268	173%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$4,268	173%
Interwest Health Traditional	$4,504	182%

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 $5,035.
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 Barrett Hospital & Healthcare 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.