CMS Price Transparency Data

Vaginal delivery (full package)

Facility: Desert View Hospital

Billing Code: 59400 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 59400
Insurance Median: $1,889
Cash Discount Price: $1,259
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.85x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Vaginal delivery (full package) at Desert View Hospital is $1,889. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,259. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2,214.42, this hospital’s rate is 0.85x the Medicare baseline. Located in 360 South Lola Lane, Pahrump, NV.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,259

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,889

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: $1,259 (57%)

Insurance Median: $1,889 (85%)

Cash: $1,259 (57% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,889 (85% 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
Sr.Careplus	$504	23%
Humana	$579 - $1,889	26%
Ambetter / Centene	$882	40%
Hpn	$1,004	45%
Sierra	$1,004	45%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,004 - $1,407	45%
Cigna	$1,590	72%
Beechstreet	$1,889	85%
Coventry	$1,889	85%
Multiplan	$1,889	85%
Prominence	$1,889	85%
Aetna	$2,010	91%
Amerigroup	$2,032	92%
Silversummit	$2,032	92%
Smartchoice	$2,032	92%
Affiliated	$2,361	107%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$2,689	121%

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 $1,259.
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 Desert View 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.