CMS Price Transparency Data

C-section delivery (full package)

Facility: Hill Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 59510 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 59510
Insurance Median: $4,550
Cash Discount Price: $6,500
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.84x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a C-section delivery (full package) at Hill Regional Hospital is $4,550. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $6,500. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2,473.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.84x the Medicare baseline. Located in 101 Circle Drive, Hillsboro, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$6,500

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$4,550

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: $6,500 (263%)

Insurance Median: $4,550 (184%)

Cash: $6,500 (263% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $4,550 (184% 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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Billing Status

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
Great-West Healthcare	$650	26%
The First Health Network	$975	39%
UnitedHealthcare	$3,685	149%
Managed Care	$4,550	184%
Cigna	$4,875	197%
Aetna	$5,525	223%
Usa Managed Care Organization	$5,525	223%

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 $6,500.
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 Hill Regional Hospital 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.