CMS Price Transparency Data

Vaginal delivery (full package)

Facility: Sidney Health Center

Billing Code: 59400 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 59400
  • Insurance Median: $6,546
  • Cash Discount Price: $4,266
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.96x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Vaginal delivery (full package) at Sidney Health Center is $6,546. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,266. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2,214.42, this hospital’s rate is 2.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 216 14Th Ave Sw, Sidney, MT.
Cash / Self-Pay
$4,266

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$6,546

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: $4,266 (193%)
Insurance Median: $6,546 (296%)
Cash: $4,266 (193% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $6,546 (296% 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 296% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 196%). 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
UnitedHealthcare $2,242 - $6,546 101%
Aetna $3,736 - $6,546 169%
Allegiance $3,889 - $6,546 176%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3,889 - $6,890 176%
Cigna $3,889 - $6,546 176%
Employee Benefit Management System $3,911 - $6,546 177%
Sanford Health Plan $4,181 - $6,546 189%
Mountain Health Co-Op $4,209 - $6,683 190%
Pacific Source $6,546 296%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 216 14Th Ave Sw, Sidney, MT 59270
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals