CMS Price Transparency Data

Vaginal delivery (full package)

Facility: Holy Cross Hospital - Salt Lake

Billing Code: 59400 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 59400
Insurance Median: $2,231
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.01x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Vaginal delivery (full package) at Holy Cross Hospital - Salt Lake is $2,231. 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 1.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1050 East South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,231

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: $2,231 (101%)

Ins. Median: $2,231 (101% 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
Denver Health	$1,935	87%
Health Choice	$1,935	87%
Medicaid / KanCare	$1,935	87%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan	$1,935	87%
Uuhp	$1,935	87%
Humana	$2,231	101%
Medicare (plans)	$2,231	101%
Employer Direct Healthcare	$2,801	126%
Motivhealth	$2,960	134%
Molina	$4,796	217%

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 $X.
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 Holy Cross Hospital - Salt Lake 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.