Price Checker / CPT 59409
How much does Vaginal delivery (delivery only) cost?
CPT 59409 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is about above the fair price. You have grounds to ask for a reduction.
Fair price
$3,150–$3,700
What this should cost
With insurance
~$67,300
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$4,650
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $6,248 is $2,798 over the fair price.
What hospitals charge for Vaginal delivery (delivery only)
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Clinton, MD | $16,778 | — | 2225% |
| Adams County Regional Medical Center Seaman, OH | $17,528 | — | 2207% |
| UPMC Bedford , PA | $15,425 | $12,340 | 2037% |
| 23330 Emergency Center, LLC d/b/a/ Elite Hospital Kingwood Kingwood, TX | $13,637 | — | 1789% |
| Aurelia Osborn Fox Memorial Hospital ONEONTA, NY | $2,927 | — | 1267% |
| Aurelia Osborn Fox Memorial Hospital - Tri Town Campus Oneonta, NY | $2,927 | — | 1267% |
| MedStar St Mary's Hospital , MD | $9,840 | — | 1263% |
| Lamb Healthcare Center Littlefield, TX | $8,441 | — | 1199% |
| Highland District Hospital HILLSBORO, OH | $9,324 | $7,459 | 1192% |
| Martha's Vineyard Hospital , MA | $8,995 | — | 1146% |
| Lynn County Hospital Tahoka, TX | $8,936 | — | 1138% |
| University of New Mexico Hospital , NM | $1,602 | — | 1079% |
| UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center , NM | $1,686 | — | 1079% |
| UM Shore Medical Center at Easton Easton, MD | $8,300 | — | 1050% |
| Frio Regional Hospital Pearsall, TX | $8,907 | — | 1035% |
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About Vaginal delivery (delivery only)
CPT code 59409 refers to vaginal delivery (delivery only) (billing description: "Obstetrical care"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $722 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $722 in a doctor's office.
The Medicare rate is the closest thing to an objective "what this work is actually worth." A fair cash price for the uninsured is generally 1.5–3x that rate. Hospital sticker (gross) charges are often far higher — but almost nobody actually pays them.
What to do if you were overcharged
- 1Send us your bill — we'll identify this code and compare it against the rates shown above.
- 2Get a dispute letter — citing the Medicare rate and your hospital's own published pricing data.
- 3We negotiate for you — 25% of savings, no savings = no fee.