CMS Price Transparency Data

Vaginal delivery (full package)

Facility: Akron General Medical Center

Billing Code: 59400 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 59400
  • Insurance Median: $3,088
  • Cash Discount Price: $8,659
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.39x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Vaginal delivery (full package) at Akron General Medical Center is $3,088. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $8,659. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2,214.42, this hospital’s rate is 1.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1 Akron General Avenue, Akron, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$8,659

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$3,088

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: $8,659 (391%)
Insurance Median: $3,088 (139%)
Cash: $8,659 (391% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $3,088 (139% 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.

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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
Summacare $1,490 - $4,676 67%
Aetna $2,292 - $13,321 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2,292 - $4,580 104%
Humana $2,292 104%
The Health Plan $2,292 104%
United $2,292 - $4,427 104%
UnitedHealthcare $2,292 - $7,993 104%
Valor $2,292 104%
Communicare $2,407 109%
Pphp $2,475 - $2,521 112%
Zing Health $2,521 114%
Buckeye $2,608 118%
Caresource $2,738 124%
Amerihealth $2,869 130%
Molina $2,869 130%
Aultcare $3,003 136%
Cigna $3,283 - $3,864 148%
Mmo $3,344 - $9,325 151%
Oscar $3,555 161%
Ohcp $5,182 234%
Omas $6,660 301%
Phphi $7,993 361%
Gms $9,325 421%
Consociate Health $9,991 451%
Multiplan $11,989 541%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1 Akron General Avenue, Akron, OH 44307
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals