CMS Price Transparency Data

C-section delivery (full package)

Facility: Aurora St Lukes Medical Center

Billing Code: 59510 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 59510
  • Insurance Median: $19,469
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.87x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a C-section delivery (full package) at Aurora St Lukes Medical Center is $19,469. 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 $2,473.27, this hospital’s rate is 7.87x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2900 W Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee, WI.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$19,469

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%)
Insurance Median: $19,469 (787%)
Ins. Median: $19,469 (787% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 787% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 687%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5,692 - $7,344 230%
Common Ground $16,091 651%
Everpointe Elite $16,594 671%
Aetna $17,823 721%
Quartz One $17,830 721%
Molina Exchange $18,396 744%
Hs Technology $20,541 831%
Health Payment Systems $20,850 843%
Quartz Group $20,860 843%
Centivo $21,036 851%
Aurora Caregiver $21,480 868%
Wisconsin Physician Service $22,065 - $23,226 892%
Trilogy $23,397 946%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2900 W Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53215
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals