Childbirth (C-Section)

A cesarean delivery including surgical delivery of the baby, anesthesia, operating room fees, and recovery. Includes both scheduled and emergency C-sections.

Price Comparison

Average Cost (Uninsured)$22,000

Average Cost (Insured)$11,500

Fair Price Range$7,500 – $16,000

Medicare Reimbursement$5,800

Detailed Breakdown

Average Cost (Insured)

$11,500

Average Cost (Uninsured)

$22,000

Medicare Reimbursement Rate

$5,800

Fair Price Range

$7,500 – $16,000

Common CPT Codes

5951059514595155952559620

Negotiation Tips

Verify whether the C-section was coded as scheduled or emergency -- emergency C-sections are billed at higher rates even when the clinical distinction is minimal
Check for separate OR charges, recovery room charges, and anesthesia that may be duplicated across physician and facility bills
Compare your bill to the FAIR Health consumer cost lookup tool for your zip code -- C-section prices vary dramatically by geography
If the C-section was unplanned, review whether you are being charged for both a trial of labor and the surgical delivery

Were you overcharged for a childbirth (c-section)?

We generate a personalized negotiation letter citing Medicare rates, fair-price benchmarks, and the exact CPT codes for your procedure.

Generate Your Negotiation Letter — $49