Price Checker / CPT 59610
How much does Vbac Delivery cost?
CPT 59610 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is about 2.5x the fair price. You have grounds to ask for a reduction.
Fair price
$3,500–$3,850
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,000
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$4,800
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $9,228 is $5,528 over the fair price (about 2.5x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Vbac Delivery
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Down East Community Hospital Machias, ME | $17,390 | — | 583% |
| Beatrice Community Hospital and Health Center Beatrice, NE | $13,257 | — | 446% |
| Valley View Hospital Glenwood Springs CO 81601| 1450 East Valley Road Suite 202 Basalt, CO | $8,322 | — | 322% |
| Frio Regional Hospital Pearsall, TX | $7,718 | — | 205% |
| Prowers Medical Center LAMAR, CO | $6,257 | — | 155% |
| Dimmit Regional Hospital Carrizo Springs, TX | $5,823 | — | 140% |
| Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital Sweetwater, TX | $5,828 | — | 113% |
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About Vbac Delivery
CPT code 59610 refers to vbac delivery (billing description: "Vbac delivery"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $2,331 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $2,331 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.