Price Checker / CPT 59618
How much does Attempted Vbac Delivery cost?
CPT 59618 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is about 2.6x the fair price. You have grounds to ask for a reduction.
Fair price
$3,650
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,100
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$4,550
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $9,564 is $5,914 over the fair price (about 2.6x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Attempted 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Memorial Community Hospital Angola, IN | $4,730 | — | 12506% |
| Valley View Hospital Glenwood Springs CO 81601| 1450 East Valley Road Suite 202 Basalt, CO | $18,570 | — | 320% |
| Frio Regional Hospital Pearsall, TX | $8,236 | — | 203% |
| Prowers Medical Center LAMAR, CO | $6,720 | — | 155% |
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About Attempted Vbac Delivery
CPT code 59618 refers to attempted vbac delivery (billing description: "Attempted vbac delivery"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $2,500 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $2,500 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.