CMS Price Transparency Data

Vaginal delivery (full package)

Facility: Christ Hospital

Billing Code: 59400 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 59400
  • Insurance Median: $2,903
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,268
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.31x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Vaginal delivery (full package) at Christ Hospital is $2,903. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,268. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2,214.42, this hospital’s rate is 1.31x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2139 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,268

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,903

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: $2,268 (102%)
Insurance Median: $2,903 (131%)
Cash: $2,268 (102% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,903 (131% 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
Ambetter / Centene $2,243 - $2,903 101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2,243 - $2,903 101%
Cigna $2,243 - $2,903 101%
Medical Mutual [2054] $2,243 - $2,903 101%
UnitedHealthcare $2,243 - $2,903 101%
Western And Southern [2076] $2,243 - $2,903 101%
Aetna $2,903 131%
Allied Benefits [2163] $2,903 131%
Custom Design Benefits - True Cost [3004] $2,903 131%
First Health [2041] $2,903 131%
Geha [2268] $2,903 131%
Humana $2,903 131%
Key Benefit Administrators [2221] $2,903 131%
Medben [2222] $2,903 131%
Meritain Health [2224] $2,903 131%
Oon Oscar [2256] $2,903 131%
Other Exchange Plan [9992] $2,903 131%
Other [9990] $2,903 131%
Payer Compass/Acs [3997] $2,903 131%
Tricare $2,903 131%
Trustmark [2219] $2,903 131%
United Medical Resources [2104] $2,903 131%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2139 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45219
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals