CMS Price Transparency Data

Vaginal delivery (full package)

Facility: Guadalupe Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 59400 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 59400
Insurance Median: $3,090
Cash Discount Price: $4,600
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.40x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Vaginal delivery (full package) at Guadalupe Regional Medical Center is $3,090. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,600. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2,214.42, this hospital’s rate is 1.40x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1215 E Court St, Seguin, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$4,600

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,090

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: $4,600 (208%)

Insurance Median: $3,090 (140%)

Cash: $4,600 (208% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,090 (140% 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
Aetna	$2,039 - $7,820	92%
Christus Exchange Health Plan	$2,039	92%
Mcr Clover Health	$2,039	92%
Mcr Texas Independence Health	$2,039	92%
Mcr Wellcare	$2,039	92%
Oscar Health Plan	$2,039	92%
Va Triwest Health Alliance	$2,039	92%
Superior Hlth Plan Mmcd	$4,140	187%
Healthcare Highways	$6,900	312%
UnitedHealthcare	$6,900	312%
Humana	$7,820	353%
Cigna	$8,280	374%
Texas Mutual Insurance Co	$8,280	374%

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 $4,600.
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 Guadalupe Regional Medical Center 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.