Vaginal Delivery (full care) cost at US hospitals
Routine obstetric care, vaginal delivery · CPT 59400
$565.11
lowest cash price
$4,263.60
national median
$9,620.00
highest cash price
76
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $565.11–$9,620.00 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Jan 1, 2026 ($4,552.00) → Aug 1, 2026 ($1,533.87)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 3 | $3,448.38 | $3,448.38 | $3,448.38 |
| Arizona | 6 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| California | 51 | $565.11 | $1,533.87 | $5,328.18 |
| Colorado | 5 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 4 | $9,620.00 | $9,620.00 | $9,620.00 |
| Georgia | 22 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Hawaii | 2 | $1,895.68 | $1,895.68 | $6,060.00 |
| Illinois | 8 | $4,263.60 | $4,263.60 | $4,552.00 |
| Indiana | 24 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 18 | $4,060.80 | $4,552.00 | $7,499.00 |
| Kansas | 5 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Louisiana | 5 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maine | 7 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maryland | 1 | $4,624.20 | $4,624.20 | $4,624.20 |
| Michigan | 24 | $3,358.99 | $3,358.99 | $3,358.99 |
| Minnesota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Mississippi | 1 | $2,300.00 | $2,300.00 | $2,300.00 |
| Missouri | 9 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Montana | 1 | $2,908.80 | $2,908.80 | $2,908.80 |
| Nevada | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Hampshire | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Jersey | 21 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Mexico | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 14 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| North Carolina | 12 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| North Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Ohio | 27 | $2,703.00 | $9,620.00 | $9,620.00 |
| Oklahoma | 9 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Oregon | 9 | $3,714.24 | $6,990.75 | $9,273.75 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $4,748.40 | $4,748.40 | $4,748.40 |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 7 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Texas | 74 | $2,680.40 | $2,680.40 | $2,756.98 |
| Virginia | 6 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Washington | 22 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| West Virginia | 8 | $1,840.00 | $2,615.00 | $5,700.00 |
| Wisconsin | 16 | $5,561.60 | $5,561.60 | $5,561.60 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Center | Grinnell, IA | $4,552.00 | $2,106.28 – $5,338.68 |
| UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown | Marshalltown, IA | $4,552.00 | $2,106.28 – $5,338.68 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes Downtown | Sioux City, IA | $4,552.00 | $1,479.40 – $5,338.68 |
| UPMC Western Maryland | Cumberland, MD | $4,624.20 | $5,780.00 – $5,780.00 |
| UPMC Magee | Pittsburgh, PA | $4,748.40 | $1,964.60 – $3,043.70 |
| NORTHWEST MEDICAL FOUNDATION OF TILLAMOOK | Tillamook, OR | $4,931.82 | $2,107.42 – $4,614.75 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH MENDOCINO COAST | Fort Bragg, CA | $5,328.18 | $1,390.14 – $3,400.77 |
| UnityPoint Health - Meriter Hospital | Madison, WI | $5,561.60 | $1,598.96 – $6,978.47 |
| West Virginia University Hospitals | Morgantown, WV | $5,700.00 | $1,484.68 – $6,052.92 |
| Moanalua Medical Center | HONOLULU, HI | $6,060.00 | not published |
| Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital | Hood River, OR | $6,990.75 | not published |
| Providence Portland Medical Center | Portland, OR | $6,990.75 | not published |
| Providence Newberg Medical Center | Newberg, OR | $6,990.75 | not published |
| Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center | Oregon City, OR | $6,990.75 | not published |
| Providence St Vincent Medical Center | Portland, OR | $6,990.75 | not published |
| Providence Milwaukie Hospital | Milwaukie, OR | $6,990.75 | not published |
| MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center | Des Moines, IA | $7,499.00 | $682.23 – $5,277.00 |
| MercyOne Clinton Medical Center | Clinton, IA | $7,499.00 | $682.23 – $5,277.00 |
| MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center | Mason City, IA | $7,499.00 | $682.23 – $5,277.00 |
| MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center | Waterloo, IA | $7,499.00 | $647.98 – $5,277.00 |
| Providence Seaside Hospital | Seaside, OR | $9,273.75 | not published |
| mercy hospital | Canton, OH | $9,620.00 | $1.10 – $13,320.00 |
| akron general | Akron, OH | $9,620.00 | $1.10 – $13,320.00 |
| cleveland clinic main campus | Cleveland, OH | $9,620.00 | $1.10 – $13,320.00 |
| martin north hospital | Stuart, FL | $9,620.00 | $1,519.80 – $14,800.00 |
| indian river hospital | Vero Beach, FL | $9,620.00 | $1,443.81 – $14,800.00 |
| MultiCare Deaconess Hospital | Spokane, WA | not published | not published |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | not published | $3,514.53 – $7,175.28 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | not published | $3,514.53 – $7,175.28 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | not published | $3,514.53 – $7,175.28 |
| Emory Hospital Warner Robins | Warner Robins, GA | not published | $3,514.53 – $7,175.28 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | not published | $3,514.53 – $7,175.28 |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | not published | $3,514.53 – $7,175.28 |
| Emory Hospital Perry | Perry, GA | not published | $3,514.53 – $7,175.28 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | not published | $3,514.53 – $7,175.28 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | not published | $3,514.53 – $7,175.28 |
| HCA HOUSTON SOUTHEAST | PASADENA, TX | not published | $19,970.79 – $19,970.79 |
| HCA HOUSTON WEST | HOUSTON, TX | not published | $19,970.79 – $19,970.79 |
| HCA HOUSTON NORTHWEST | SPRING, TX | not published | $19,970.79 – $19,970.79 |
| HCA HOUSTON KINGWOOD | HUMBLE, TX | not published | $19,970.79 – $19,970.79 |
| HCA HOUSTON TOMBALL | HOUSTON, TX | not published | $19,970.79 – $19,970.79 |
| HCA HOUSTON CLEAR LAKE | FRIENDSWOOD, TX | not published | $19,970.79 – $19,970.79 |
| HCA HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER | Houston, TX | not published | $19,970.79 – $19,970.79 |
| HCA HOUSTON PEARLAND | Pearland, TX | not published | $19,970.79 – $19,970.79 |
| HCA HOUSTON CONROE | CONROE, TX | not published | $19,970.79 – $19,970.79 |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Emergency Center - Alon | San Antonio, TX | not published | $1,800.00 – $2,349.00 |
| MEDICAL CITY NORTH HILLS HOSPITAL | North Richland Hills, TX | not published | $41,444.30 – $41,444.30 |
| MEDICAL CITY DALLAS HOSPITAL | Dallas, TX | not published | $42,729.22 – $42,729.22 |
| MEDICAL CITY FRISCO HOSPITAL | Frisco, TX | not published | $41,444.30 – $41,444.30 |
| MEDICAL CITY ALLIANCE HOSPITAL | SAGINAW, TX | not published | $41,444.30 – $41,444.30 |