C-section, with prenatal and postpartum care in Washington
CPT 59510 · hospital facility charge
Washington hospitals compared
| Hospital | City | List price | Cash price | Insurers (median) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kadlec Regional Medical Center | Richland | – | – | $4,504only 1 plan |
| Providence St Peter Hospital | Olympia | – | – | $27,982only 1 plan |
Only hospitals whose price files we've read are listed. The price is the hospital's part; the doctor (radiologist, surgeon, anesthesiologist) usually bills separately.
What it is
This code bundles the doctor's care for a pregnancy with a cesarean birth: prenatal visits, the operation, and the check-up afterwards.
What to expect
Care runs from the first prenatal visit through about six weeks after the birth.
What moves the bill
This is a package price for professional care. The hospital stay for the birth and the baby's care are billed separately.
General information, not medical advice.
Before you go
- Ask for an estimate. Hospitals must give uninsured and self-pay patients a written good-faith estimate before planned care.
- Check the network. Confirm that the hospital and the doctors are in your plan's network.
- Ask about financial help. Non-profit hospitals must have a financial assistance policy; many discount or forgive bills by income.
- Get an itemized bill. Compare it with the estimate and question anything you don't recognise.