Price Checker / CPT 59620
How much does Attempted Vbac Delivery Only cost?
CPT 59620 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is roughly 4.9x the fair price. This is well above fair — push back or dispute it.
Fair price
$2,450–$2,900
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,800
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$3,650
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $13,127 is $10,427 over the fair price (about 4.9x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Attempted Vbac 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEMOURS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL Wilmington, DE | $19,779 | — | 2220% |
| Valley View Hospital Glenwood Springs CO 81601| 1450 East Valley Road Suite 202 Basalt, CO | $6,474 | — | 343% |
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About Attempted Vbac Delivery Only
CPT code 59620 refers to attempted vbac delivery only (billing description: "Attempted vbac delivery only"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $852 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $852 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.