CMS Price Transparency Data

C-section delivery (full package)

Facility: Lamb Healthcare Center

Billing Code: 59510 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 59510
Insurance Median: $4,669
Cash Discount Price: $2,873
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.89x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a C-section delivery (full package) at Lamb Healthcare Center is $4,669. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,873. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2,473.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1500 S Sunset, Littlefield, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,873

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$4,669

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: $2,873 (116%)

Insurance Median: $4,669 (189%)

Cash: $2,873 (116% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $4,669 (189% 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.

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
Team Choice	$1,750 - $6,034	71%
Department Of Assistive And Rehabilitative Services	$1,925 - $4,149	78%
Cigna	$2,275 - $4,903	92%
Capstar	$2,450 - $5,280	99%
Great West Healthcare	$2,450 - $5,280	99%
Healthsmart	$2,450 - $5,280	99%
Humana	$2,625 - $5,657	106%
Prime Health Services	$2,625 - $5,657	106%
Aetna	$2,700	109%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$2,870 - $6,185	116%

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 $2,873.
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 Lamb Healthcare Center 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.