CMS Price Transparency Data

Vaginal delivery (full package)

Facility: HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast

Billing Code: 59400 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 59400
  • Insurance Median: $4,690
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.12x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Vaginal delivery (full package) at HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast is $4,690. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2,214.42, this hospital’s rate is 2.12x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4000 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$4,690

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%)
Insurance Median: $4,690 (212%)
Ins. Median: $4,690 (212% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 212% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 112%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Superior Health Plan $948 43%
Fidelis Securecare Of Tx $2,115 96%
Oscar $3,390 153%
Humana $4,690 212%
Healthcare Highways $5,841 264%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $19,971 - $25,611 902%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4000 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena, TX 77504
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals