CMS Price Transparency Data

C-section delivery (full package)

Facility: Erlanger Medical Center

Billing Code: 59510 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 59510
  • Insurance Median: $3,497
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,453
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.41x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a C-section delivery (full package) at Erlanger Medical Center is $3,497. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,453. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2,473.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.41x the Medicare baseline. Located in 975 E 3Rd St, Chattanooga, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,453

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$3,497

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: $2,453 (99%)
Insurance Median: $3,497 (141%)
Cash: $2,453 (99% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $3,497 (141% 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
Bluecare $1,308 - $6,799 53%
Cigna $1,453 - $3,847 59%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $1,501 - $5,645 61%
Humana $1,837 - $3,631 74%
UnitedHealthcare $2,060 - $6,175 83%
Amerigroup $2,405 - $6,274 97%
Caresource $2,405 97%
Peach State Hlth Plan $2,405 97%
Aetna $2,497 - $3,515 101%
Alexian $3,497 141%
Clover $3,497 141%
Medicare (plans) $3,497 141%
Upmc $3,497 141%
Pruitthealth Premier $3,583 145%
American Health $3,602 146%
Devoted Health $3,637 147%
Nhc $3,672 148%
Atrio Health $3,847 156%
Simpra Advantage $3,847 156%
Ambetter / Centene $4,371 177%
Pnoa $4,424 - $4,867 179%
Caresource Ga $4,783 - $8,577 193%
Caresource Tn $4,783 - $8,577 193%
Olympus $5,246 - $5,945 212%
Alliant $5,595 226%
Caresource Nc $5,773 - $8,577 233%
Occunet $6,120 247%
Point Comfort Underwriters $6,142 - $6,295 248%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 975 E 3Rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals