CMS Price Transparency Data

Vaginal delivery (full package)

Facility: Harlan County Health System

Billing Code: 59400 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 59400
Insurance Median: $1,996
Cash Discount Price: $124
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.90x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Vaginal delivery (full package) at Harlan County Health System is $1,996. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $124. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2,214.42, this hospital’s rate is 0.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 717 Brown St, Alma, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

$124

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,996

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: $124 (6%)

Insurance Median: $1,996 (90%)

Cash: $124 (6% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,996 (90% 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.

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
Aetna	$1,947 - $4,122	88%
Medica Chi Health	$1,947	88%
Medica Mcr Adv	$1,947	88%
Medica Prime Solution	$1,947	88%
Tricare	$1,947	88%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,947 - $2,529	88%
Great Plains Mcr Adv-All Plans	$2,045	92%
Medica Ifb Aco	$3,532	160%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$3,719 - $3,838	168%
Medica Chi Aco - All Other Plans	$3,719	168%
Medica Choice	$3,895	176%
Medica Ifb Open Access	$4,513	204%
Phcs/Multiplan-All Plans	$5,822	263%

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 $124.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 59400.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Harlan County Health System is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 59400.
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.