Price Checker / CPT 59510
How much does C-section (full maternity care) cost?
CPT 59510 · 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
$4,450–$5,250
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,100
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$6,550
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $8,956 is $4,106 over the fair price.
What hospitals charge for C-section (full maternity care)
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Memorial Community Hospital Angola, IN | $4,832 | — | 12515% |
| Down East Community Hospital Machias, ME | $34,306 | — | 1169% |
| Brodstone Memorial Hospital Superior, NE | $29,547 | — | 1071% |
| Beatrice Community Hospital and Health Center Beatrice, NE | $27,251 | — | 958% |
| Boone County Health Center Albion, NE | $11,771 | — | 452% |
| Pecos County Memorial Hospital Fort Stockton, TX | $13,293 | — | 384% |
| UPMC Western Maryland Cumberland, MD | $11,834 | — | 378% |
| Valley View Hospital Glenwood Springs CO 81601| 1450 East Valley Road Suite 202 Basalt, CO | $8,796 | — | 320% |
| University of New Mexico Hospital , NM | $2,657 | — | 244% |
| UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center , NM | $2,657 | — | 244% |
| Lamb Healthcare Center Littlefield, TX | $7,543 | — | 239% |
| Chase County Hospital Imperial, NE | $7,820 | — | 219% |
| Martha's Vineyard Hospital , MA | $7,654 | — | 209% |
| Frio Regional Hospital Pearsall, TX | $8,150 | — | 203% |
| Dimmit Regional Hospital Carrizo Springs, TX | $7,383 | — | 187% |
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About C-section (full maternity care)
CPT code 59510 refers to c-section (full maternity care) (billing description: "Cesarean delivery"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $2,473 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $2,473 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.