CMS Price Transparency Data

C-section delivery (full package)

Facility: Brodstone Healthcare

Billing Code: 59510 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 59510
Insurance Median: $10,153
Cash Discount Price: $16,287
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.11x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a C-section delivery (full package) at Brodstone Healthcare is $10,153. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $16,287. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2,473.27, this hospital’s rate is 4.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in P O Box 187, 520 East 10Th St, Superior, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

$16,287

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$10,153

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: $16,287 (659%)

Insurance Median: $10,153 (411%)

Cash: $16,287 (659% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $10,153 (411% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 411% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 311%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Medica	$2,513 - $26,888	102%
Ambetter / Centene	$4,504 - $28,070	182%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$4,504 - $28,070	182%
Midlands Choice	$4,599 - $28,661	186%
UnitedHealthcare	$4,599 - $28,661	186%
Coventry Health Care	$4,646 - $28,956	188%

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 $16,287.
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 Brodstone 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.