CMS Price Transparency Data

Vaginal delivery (full package)

Facility: Forks Community Hospital

Billing Code: 59400 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 59400
  • Insurance Median: $4,319
  • Cash Discount Price: $7,678
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.95x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Vaginal delivery (full package) at Forks Community Hospital is $4,319. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $7,678. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $2,214.42, this hospital’s rate is 1.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 530 Bogachiel Way, Forks, WA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$7,678

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$4,319

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: $7,678 (347%)
Insurance Median: $4,319 (195%)
Cash: $7,678 (347% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $4,319 (195% 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.

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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
Medicare (plans) $318 14%
Medicaid / KanCare $3,319 - $3,517 150%
Coordinated Care (Mco) Mcd-All Plans $3,584 162%
UnitedHealthcare $4,271 - $8,157 193%
Community Health Network Mcr-All Other Plans $4,319 195%
Humana $4,319 195%
Tricare $4,319 195%
Triwest-All Plans $4,319 195%
Ambetter / Centene $5,010 226%
Wellcare Med Adv - All Plans $5,010 226%
Regence-All Other Plans $5,526 250%
Community Health Exchange $6,238 282%
Molina Commercial-All Other Plans $8,829 399%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $9,117 412%
Aetna $9,597 433%
Cigna $9,597 433%
First Choice-All Plans $9,597 433%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 530 Bogachiel Way, Forks, WA 98331
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals