CMS Price Transparency Data

Vaginal delivery (full package)

Facility: Parkland Health & Hospital System

Billing Code: 59400 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 59400
Insurance Median: $311
Cash Discount Price: $593
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.14x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Vaginal delivery (full package) at Parkland Health & Hospital System is $311. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $593. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2,214.42, this hospital’s rate is 0.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5200 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$593

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$311

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: $593 (27%)

Insurance Median: $311 (14%)

Cash: $593 (27% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $311 (14% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Wellpoint [1007]	$224 - $1,089	10%
Aetna	$235 - $1,143	11%
Cook Children Health Plan [1380]	$235	11%
Parkland Chip Perinate [1320]	$235	11%
Parkland Community Health Plan [1056]	$235 - $1,143	11%
Superior Health Plan [1402]	$235	11%
Molina [1382]	$246 - $1,198	11%
Point Comfort Underwriters [1801]	$246	11%
Care Improvement Plus [1104]	$310	14%
Medicare (plans)	$311 - $327	14%
UnitedHealthcare	$311 - $884	14%
Wellcare Of Texas [1330]	$311	14%
Procare Advantage [2104]	$314	14%
Cigna	$696 - $889	31%
Molina Aca [1337]	$770	35%
Superior Healthplan [1383]	$875	40%
Great West Healthcare [1037]	$889	40%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,067	48%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance [1409]	$1,111	50%

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 $593.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 59400.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Parkland Health & Hospital System is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 59400.
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.