CMS Price Transparency Data

Vaginal delivery (full package)

Facility: Lamb Healthcare Center

Billing Code: 59400 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 59400
Insurance Median: $2,250
Cash Discount Price: $1,300
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.02x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Vaginal delivery (full package) at Lamb Healthcare Center is $2,250. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,300. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2,214.42, this hospital’s rate is 1.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1500 S Sunset, Littlefield, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,300

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,250

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: $1,300 (59%)

Insurance Median: $2,250 (102%)

Cash: $1,300 (59% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,250 (102% 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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	$1,500	68%
Team Choice	$1,500 - $2,800	68%
Department Of Assistive And Rehabilitative Services	$1,650 - $1,925	75%
Cigna	$1,950 - $2,275	88%
Capstar	$2,100 - $2,450	95%
Great West Healthcare	$2,100 - $2,450	95%
Healthsmart	$2,100 - $2,450	95%
Humana	$2,250 - $2,625	102%
Prime Health Services	$2,250 - $2,625	102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$2,460 - $2,870	111%

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 $1,300.
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 Lamb Healthcare 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.