CMS Price Transparency Data

Vaginal delivery (full package)

Facility: Chase County Community Hospital

Billing Code: 59400 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 59400
Insurance Median: $3,477
Cash Discount Price: $4,635
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.57x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Vaginal delivery (full package) at Chase County Community Hospital is $3,477. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,635. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2,214.42, this hospital’s rate is 1.57x the Medicare baseline. Located in P O Box 819, 600 W 12Th St, Imperial, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

$4,635

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,477

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: $4,635 (209%)

Insurance Median: $3,477 (157%)

Cash: $4,635 (209% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,477 (157% 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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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
Midlands Choice	$1,622	73%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,642	119%
Ambetter / Centene	$4,311	195%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$4,403	199%

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 $4,635.
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 Chase County Community Hospital 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.