CMS Price Transparency Data

C-section delivery (full package)

Facility: St John's Episcopal Hospital at South Shore

Billing Code: 59510 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 59510
  • Insurance Median: $2,875
  • Cash Discount Price: $7,318
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.16x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a C-section delivery (full package) at St John's Episcopal Hospital at South Shore is $2,875. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $7,318. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2,473.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 327 Beach 19Th Street, Far Rockaway, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$7,318

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,875

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: $7,318 (296%)
Insurance Median: $2,875 (116%)
Cash: $7,318 (296% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,875 (116% 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.

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $1,434 - $2,875 58%
Healthfirst $2,386 96%
Vns $2,731 - $2,875 110%
Aetna $2,865 - $4,024 116%
Centerlight $2,875 116%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living $2,875 116%
Elderplan $2,875 116%
Emblem Health $2,875 - $5,227 116%
Fidelis $2,875 116%
Hamaspik $2,875 116%
Humana $2,875 116%
Longevity $2,875 116%
Lucida $2,875 116%
Metroplus $2,875 116%
UnitedHealthcare $2,875 116%
Village Care Max $2,875 116%
Wellcare $2,875 116%
1199 National Benefit Fund $3,000 121%
Magnacare $3,121 126%
Molina $3,162 128%
Cigna $3,338 135%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 327 Beach 19Th Street, Far Rockaway, NY 11691
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals