CMS Price Transparency Data

Vaginal delivery (full package)

Facility: Prosser Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 59400 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 59400
Insurance Median: $2,683
Cash Discount Price: $3,054
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.21x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Vaginal delivery (full package) at Prosser Memorial Hospital is $2,683. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,054. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2,214.42, this hospital’s rate is 1.21x the Medicare baseline. Located in 723 Memorial Street, Prosser, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,054

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,683

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: $3,054 (138%)

Insurance Median: $2,683 (121%)

Cash: $3,054 (138% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,683 (121% 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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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
Community Health Plan Of Washington	$2,406 - $2,683	109%
Coordinated Care	$2,406	109%
Kaiser Permanente	$2,406 - $4,418	109%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,406 - $2,683	109%
Cigna	$2,468	111%
Molina	$2,526 - $2,683	114%
Amerigroup	$2,550	115%
Aetna	$2,642 - $3,166	119%
Health Alliance Northwest	$2,683	121%
Humana	$2,683	121%
Wellcare	$2,683	121%
Asuris	$2,996	135%
Health Management Adminstrators	$2,996	135%
Regence	$2,996	135%
Premera	$3,220	145%
Multiplan	$4,720	213%
Ambetter / Centene	$4,829	218%

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 $3,054.
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 Prosser Memorial Hospital 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.