Price Checker / CPT 59514
How much does Cesarean Delivery Only cost?
CPT 59514 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is about 3x the fair price. You have grounds to ask for a reduction.
Fair price
$2,950–$3,450
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,750
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$4,300
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $9,570 is $6,370 over the fair price (about 3x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Cesarean 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| UM Shore Medical Center at Easton Easton, MD | $15,822 | — | 1821% |
| MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Clinton, MD | $12,719 | — | 1444% |
| Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center Hartsville, SC | $11,995 | — | 1356% |
| UM Upper Chesapeake Medical Center Bel Air, MD | $11,924 | — | 1348% |
| UM Capital Region Medical Center Largo, MD | $11,361 | — | 1279% |
| Pender Community Hospital Pender, NE | $11,229 | — | 1209% |
| Martha's Vineyard Hospital , MA | $10,576 | — | 1184% |
| UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center Glen Burnie, MD | $10,130 | — | 1130% |
| UM St. Joseph Medical Center Towson, MD | $9,521 | — | 1056% |
| UM Charles Regional Medical Center La Plata, MD | $9,037 | — | 997% |
| University of Maryland Medical Center Baltimore, MD | $8,272 | — | 904% |
| MedStar St Mary's Hospital , MD | $7,459 | — | 806% |
| Bradley County Medical Center WARREN, AR | $6,807 | — | 726% |
| Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital Greenville, KY | $6,107 | — | 567% |
| Cumberland Healthcare Cumberland, WI | $3,887 | — | 372% |
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About Cesarean Delivery Only
CPT code 59514 refers to cesarean delivery only (billing description: "Cesarean delivery only"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $824 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $824 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.