CMS Price Transparency Data

C-section delivery (full package)

Facility: UPMC Lititz

Billing Code: 59510 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 59510
Insurance Median: $7,777
Cash Discount Price: $10,034
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.14x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a C-section delivery (full package) at UPMC Lititz is $7,777. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $10,034. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2,473.27, this hospital’s rate is 3.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1500 Highlands Drive, Lititz, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$10,034

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$7,777

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: $10,034 (406%)

Insurance Median: $7,777 (314%)

Cash: $10,034 (406% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $7,777 (314% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 314% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 214%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
UnitedHealthcare	$471 - $2,340	19%
Aetna	$2,171 - $7,827	88%
Prime Net	$2,241 - $12,108	91%
Upmc Health Plan	$3,000 - $11,707	121%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$3,345 - $7,845	135%
Keystone Health Plan	$3,345 - $7,845	135%
Upmc Work Partners	$4,210	170%
Geisinger	$9,198 - $12,080	372%
Preferred Healthcare System	$9,198 - $12,543	372%
Cigna	$13,045	527%
Multiplan	$14,215	575%

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 $10,034.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 59510.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm UPMC Lititz is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 59510.
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.