C-section delivery (full package)
Facility: Centura St. Catherine-Dodge City
Billing Code: 59510 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 59510
- Insurance Median: $2,350
- Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.95x Medicare
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.
Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.
Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare
Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $2,473.27 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.
Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator
Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.
Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates
Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.
| Carrier / Plan Group | Contract Rate Range | vs. Medicare Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Medicare (plans) | $2,350 | 95% |
| Kansas Health | $2,350 | 95% |
| Humana | $2,350 | 95% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $2,350 | 95% |
| Aetna | $2,350 | 95% |
| Kaiser | $2,350 | 95% |
| Cigna | $2,350 | 95% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For C-section delivery (full package) at Centura St. Catherine-Dodge City in Dodge City, KS, the negotiated rates across seven payers, including Medicare, Kansas Health, and Humana, are consistently $2,350. This amount aligns exactly with the statewide median negotiated rate of $2,350, indicating that the facility's pricing is at the average for the region. While the Medicare benchmark for this service is $2,473.27, the commercial negotiated rates are slightly lower than the federal baseline. Because these rates are fixed by contract, patients with high-deductible plans may find that paying the cash price directly is more cost-effective than relying on insurance, provided the facility offers a self-pay or prompt-pay discount. It is important to verify these cash rates with the hospital before scheduling, as upfront payment can sometimes bypass the administrative overhead and administrative markup inherent in the insurance billing cycle.
Patients should be aware that while the No Surprises Act protects against balance billing for out-of-network providers at in-network facilities, unexpected charges can still occur from ancillary services like emergency physicians or lab tests if they are not covered under the same contract. To avoid these surprises, consumers should request a full itemized bill before paying, ensuring no unbundled codes or services not rendered are included, as over 80% of hospital bills contain errors. If a discrepancy arises, a formal written audit dispute sent to the billing supervisor is the most effective way to resolve issues, rather than accepting a summary bill or settling verbally. Additionally, since the facility is a proprietary acute care hospital, patients should confirm their specific plan's coverage details and deductible status prior to receiving care to ensure they understand exactly what